Jean Marino
October 26, 2011
Jean Marino, 80, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Jean was born December 20, 1930 in Grinnell, Iowa to Thomas and Mildred Peterson. She lived in Des Moines most of her life and was an Avon representative and a member of the Avon President’s Club.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Pam (Bill) Dunkerson; granddaughters, Jessica Schroeder and Amber Dunkerson (Nathaniel); grandson, Jacob Dunkerson; great-grandson, Carter Schroeder; brothers, Darrel (Chuckie) Peterson and Ron (Sue) Peterson; and sisters-in-law, Jean Peterson and Darlene Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; and brothers, Virgil and Dale.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jean.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cindy R Schulte
12/08/2011
Mrs Marino was woman who blessed us and she will be missed. Your family is my prayers. Very Sincerly, Her Farm Bureau Insurance Agent, Cindy Schulte.
Charlotte Augspurger
10/31/2011
Pam - I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Edgar & Bi Peterson
10/29/2011
Pam and family,
We were sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We will be unable to attend
her funeral. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you, Ed & Bi
Sue Peterson
10/29/2011
I remember when Ron and I drove from Marshalltown to Des Moines on a high school date, which was a big deal some 43+ years ago. Jean and Harold took us to "Gone with the Wind". It remains one of my favorite movies ever.
Jean went with Ron and I to look for our first home, a mobile home. It was called a "trailer" back in the old days! It was 1968 and we were 20 years old.
Jean was a great waitress for many years. And she was a fabulous cook.
Jean deeply loved her family and she loved her dogs.
Jean loved doing Avon and tending to her flowers in the yard.
Jean was devoted to her father and mother. She and I were together in the hospital when her father, Thomas, passed.
She continued for several years to visit her mother, Mildred, every week in Marshalltown until her Mother's passing.
I love you Jean, Sue
Becky Wilson Zink
10/29/2011
Pam & family, So very sorry to hear about Aunt Jean. Know our thoughts are with all of you. Love Becky Wilson Zink
Maggie Peterson
10/29/2011
When I was a lot younger than I am now, Jean came to our home to take care of me and my sister while my parents were out of town. We had a good time - and I wasn't ready for my parents to come home when they did! I will always remember her laugh - I can hear it now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Maggie Peterson, Ken Peterson's Daughter
Lisa
10/28/2011
Pam,
I cannot remember a birthday your mother missed sending a card. Please know how much I have been thinking of you. And how I know the pain. My cell is 913-522-8277 please feel free to call if you ever need. Time does help and it helps to know they are feeling good and in a wonderful place but we will miss them forever. So do you think they're arguing about the Hawks & Cyclones? I would hope those silly little rivals don't exist in heaven and there's a happy little family reunion taking place right now. In fact I know there is! Love you, Lis
Tempest Hutcheson
10/28/2011
Pam & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom & grandmother. She lived life to the fullest and now she can be at peace. I always remember her quick wit and great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing her with so many people through her Avon sales and other adventures.
Tempest
Marsha Sharp
10/27/2011
Our beloved Jean Marino. Mother and Grandmother to all. We will miss you terribly! You were a major part of our family! You were ornery, caring, comic and loving. Forever in our hearts and memories! We love you Jean Marino! By the way: Go Hawks!