Mary Jo (Martin) Gase, 44, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, from a brain aneurysm at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Mary was born on March 21, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of George and Sandra (Broz) Martin. She graduated from Capri Cosmetology College in 1986 and was a cosmetologist and master designer at J.C. Penney’s for 25 years. Mary was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed making cookies, which…
Rob saved four lives when he tragically passed away in 2001. Rob made it known that he was an organ donor when he came home from renewing his driver’s license. It was something he was very proud of, and I feel as if he knew one day, he actually would be. Rob was the most giving person. He lived life in Faith in God, loved his family, and had the best time spent with his…
Colt was such a wild child but yet a sweetheart. We often called him our “sour patch kid”. He loved coco melon & dinosaurs and always picked the blue and green ones. Colt is our middle child and loves his brothers so much, they were all 3 the bestest of friends. On June 8, 2021 myself, colt, and my younger son, Memphis, were in an accident with a semi and 3 days later we received…
Kali Rose Geselowitz suffered a terrible drowning accident on June 2, 2022. After 5 days on a ventilator, she donated her organs through OneLegacy and saved FOUR lives. Kali’s heart went to a baby boy in California, her liver to a baby boy in Texas, a kidney to a man in his 30’s in California, and another kidney to a woman in her 40’s in California who has two children. She saved more lives than…
Rachel Lucy Givens was full of life, love, and laughter. She had a passion and natural talent for athletics, especially basketball and soccer. During high school, Rachel led her team to multiple state championship appearances and then went to college on a soccer scholarship. Although she was a serious and competitive athlete, she also loved to make people laugh and enjoyed being goofy. Rachel Coaching Crop In 2010, Rachel received her Para Educator Certificate and…
Zachary Stephen Glover was born June 14, 1981 and enjoyed 16 years on this planet until February 4, 1998. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage, due to HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia), a rare genetic disorder. In those 16 years, Zac lived life to the fullest and was always seeking new experiences. Zac joined Boy Scouts as a Tiger Cub in and achieved the rank of Life Scout until other life activities took over. As part…
Signing a donor registration form was not how Houston resident Leonor Gonzales envisioned honoring her 16-year-old son, Santos “Makis” Gonzales, but she knew in her heart it was the right thing to do. After all, her son saved the lives of four people through organ donation when he died tragically on Nov. 12, 2009. Walking into Ben Taub Hospital that day, will be with me for the rest of my life, said Leonor. I will…
Our father was a very loving, giving man, firmly committed to his family and his country. He spent more than 30 years in the Air Force and practiced military principles — including honor, respect and duty — in his everyday life. Dad was very intelligent and had an insatiable appetite for learning. An honorable man, he would never think to lie, steal or take what wasn’t his due. Though he was the “silent type,” he…
Ashton Marie Goodenberger (Pooh Bear) was born on February 16, 1989, and passed away the morning of June 05, 2005 at the age of 16 due to a tragic auto accident. She had a beautiful spirit, a brilliant smile and was a true friend to everyone. She was one of those rare people who exemplified true beauty on the inside and out. She was an uncommonly genuine and generous person. Her friends and family were…
Amber Granger, 23 years of age, decided on July 16, 2008 to give the ultimate gift. She gave the gift of life to her 10-year-old brother, Anthony. There was never a second thought! Amber stepped up and said, “Let’s do this.” She went through the process and was a perfect match! The transplant was “textbook,” as it was told to us, and 15 years later, they are both living their best lives! Amber will forever…