Carol Jean Boggs

Carol Jean Boggs, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a 10-year fight with cancer, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, with visitation two hours prior. Burial will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.

Carol was born on April 16, 1955, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Eugene and Elaine (Hein) Pierce. She was a graduate of Tremper High School. On July 27, 1989, Carol was united in marriage to Eugene Treadwell Boggs in Burke, Texas. She worked for the City of Kenosha, Gateway Tech College of Kenosha, and then the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library until her retirement. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed reading, listening to music, baking, collecting recipes, and spending time with her family and cats. Carol will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Carol is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years, Eugene Boggs; son, Ryan Schneider; stepchildren, Amy (Tom) Slye, and Aaron Boggs; grandchildren, Max Huffracker-Schneider, Abby Slye, Tyler Slye, Aniyah Slye, Dominic Boggs, and Christian Boggs; brother, James L. Pierce; and fur-babies, Eli and Emil.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and fur-babies, Neeneets, Felix, and Ozzie.

Memorials in Carol’s memory may be directed to Cedar Valley Humane Society or the Mayo Clinic, Department of Development.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at The Views of Marion and the nurses at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit.