Eileen Dohn

Eileen Rita Murphy Dohn died on November 7, 2011 one week after suffering a stroke.

Eileen was born July 27, 1921 in Hoboken, New Jersey, where she was raised. She married Frank Dohn in 1948. He was stationed in Germany, and they lived there for three years before they moved to northern Virginia. She lived there 50 years until moving to Iowa in 2006. Eileen was often referred to as a “grand lady.” She was a woman of unique beauty, charm, intelligence, wit and deep faith. She was a member of Saint Anthony Parish in Falls Church, Virginia and Sacred Heart Parish in West Des Moines.

She survived her husband, parents and sister. She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The youngest of these, her namesake, Chloe Eileen, was born three weeks before her “Nana” died.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines. Eileen will be buried with her beloved husband Frank in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bread for the World, 425 3rd St. SW, Suite 1200, Washington DC 20024. Hamilton’s Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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