Doris R. Kodet, age 86, died Friday, August 14, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a short illness.
Private graveside services will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN, where Doris will be buried with her husband, Melvin.
Doris R. Kodet was born July 9, 1923 in New Prague, MN, to Frank and Rose Svobdny Borak. She was raised in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School and Mankato Business College. On October 11, 1947 she married Melvin J. Kodet and the couple lived in Montgomery, MN. Melvin preceded her in death on September 22, 1997. Doris was an active member of her community, the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She lived in Montgomery until a few years ago when she moved to Marion to be near her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Rose Kodet, Marion, IA, and her sons, Jerry Kodet, Mission, KS, and James Kodet, Roselle, IL.
In addition to her husband, Doris was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
The family will direct memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation, Holy Redeemer School, Montgomery, MN, and Kirkwood Community College.