Eleanor R. Newell

Eleanor R. Newell was born October 24, 1915, in Des Moines, to John and Ida Marie (Ekdahl) Burgeson. She passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Sunny View Care Center.

Eleanor was a graduate of East High School and attended Drake University, where she was a “Drake Beauty.” She had an administrative career with Employers Mutual Co. and PEO Executive Offices. Eleanor was a member of Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, Rainbow Society, Delta Gamma Sorority, PEO Chapter GH, East High Alumni and Order of Eastern Star.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Donald R. (June) Newell; daughter, Nancy Newell Stiles; grandchildren, Daniel (Ginny) Newell; Jonathan Stiles and Naiyana Stiles; great-grandchildren, Clarissa, James, Samuel and David; and many other extended family members in the United States and Sweden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald L. Newell; and brothers, Clarence, Elmer, and Floyd Burgeson.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012, at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines Street, followed by burial at the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

Memorial contributions may be made to Capitol Hill Lutheran Church or PEO Chapter GH in loving memory of Eleanor.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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