Julia Bunce Obituary
In loving memory of Julia Bunce of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who departed this world on October 27, 2025 at the age of 83. Julia leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Julia is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Julia's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Rathjens and Bernice Rathjens (Parisho); her grandson JT Bunce; and her siblings, Jim Rathjens, Gloria Purscell and Phyllis Shimak.
She is survived by: her sons, Bradley Bunce (Cindy) and Jonathan Bunce (Valerie); her grandchildren, Andrew Bunce and Stacey Bunce; her great grandchild Darby Bunce; and her siblings, Richard Rathjens (Pat) and Loretta Rathjens.
