Aletha B. York-Slaymaker-Greene, age 75 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Ladora, died peacefully at home with her family at her side, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 following an extended illness.  Graveside Services: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 21, 2009, Ladora Cemetery, Ladora, Iowa with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson officiating.  Friends may call after 12:00 noon on Saturday at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Aletha is survived by her sons, Bruce Slaymaker (Danni) of Mount Vernon, Bob Slaymaker (Joyce) of Hiawatha and Burton Slaymaker (Hope) of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Shaull (Kenneth) of Otto, S.C; and ex-husband Bill Greene of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Marjorie York, two brothers Edwin and Harley York, her husband, Bert Slaymaker and her good friend Iona.

Aletha Bernese York was born April 30, 1934 in Ladora, Iowa, the daughter of Dale Richard and Bernese Beemer York.  She attended the Ladora schools. Aletha went to work at Quaker Oats where she was employed for 10 years. She then was employed at Square D where she retired after 33 years.