Brenda George

Brenda George (nee Begalske), age 66, passed away on December 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice following a four year long battle with breast cancer, surrounded by loved ones.

Local survivors include a sister, Linda (Mark) Kimzey of Mount Pleasant and their children Rebekah Kimzey of Norwalk, IA and Aaron (McKenzie) Kimzey of Monmouth, IL.

Vigil Service 3:30 PM and Visitation: 4:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, 1844 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 14th Street, Marion, IA. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.

Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice.

Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Brenda’s tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.  Announcement courtesy of Mt. Pleasant’s Kimzey Funeral Home.