Samantha Amanda Mahnke

Samantha Amanda Mahnke

Cedar Rapids

Samantha “Sam” Amanda Mahnke, 33, was born on June 24, 1989, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was called home on the evening of May 15, 2023. In her life, Sam was loved by many people. Growing up she had many sisters and brothers, biologically and chosen, who called her best friend. She enjoyed many things in her life such as music, being with friends and family and collecting Beanie Babies. What she cherished the most was spending time with her children. Finding the joy in life wasn’t very hard with her around. Being a free spirited, funny, bold person with a contagious smile.

She is survived by her parents, Geraldine (Delbert) Anders and John A. (Jeanette) Mahnke; her five beautiful children, Hope, Treven, Treycen, Page and Sebastian; her grandmother, Katie; her siblings; and many others.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Caroline (Edwin) Rask and Regina (John E.) Mahnke; her brother, John L. Mahnke; and so many more loved ones.