Andrea Casella

Andrea Casella

Cedar Rapids

Andrea Casella, 45, passed away on December 17, 2025. A loving mother, grandmother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and friend, Andrea was known for her humor, warmth, and deep love for her family.

She brought joy to those around her with her loving nature and generous heart.

Andrea faced life’s challenges with determination and never stopped working to build a life she was proud of.

Andrea is survived by her fiancé, Donte Lindsey; her son Marquise and his girlfriend Katie Porter; Trey Lamar Pettit, and another son; and her stepchildren Deshun Jennings, LaShun Jennings, Marlon Coleman, Carlos Fletcher, Daja’ne Lindsey, and Damika Lindsey. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Kailani Pettit, Mateo Coleman, and Darelle Lindsey.

She is also survived by her parents, Grace and Rick Casella; her sisters Crystal Lux (Chris Lux), Heather German (Oscar German), and Shelly Essary (Larry Masden).

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Richard and Ruth Schwartz and Wilbur and Norma Young; her aunt Colleen Rambo; and her brother-in-law Donelle Lindsey.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 16, 2026—Andrea’s birthday. Details will be available on Facebook soon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GoFundMe set up in her memory.