Constance Gorsuch
March 19, 2012
Constance Eleanor Gorsuch was born December 2, 1921, to Alfonzo and Eleanor (Hofmann) Reynolds. She slipped into the hands of God on March 19, 2012, at Calvin Community, surrounded by family.
She was born and raised in South Des Moines where she lived most of her life. She was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School (Class of 1940), a member of Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church, retired from American Republic Insurance, and enjoyed the meals and fellowship at the Southside Senior Center before moving to Calvin Community. She had an adventurous spirit and traveled to 46 countries, (Kenya was her favorite) and all 50 states. Family was always her first priority.
Connie married William F. Newton in 1941, and they raised three sons. After being widowed, she married Max R. Gorsuch in 1971.
She is survived by sons, Bill (Sandra) Newton of Des Moines and Craig (Marilyn) Newton of Winterset; daughter-in-law, Sonna Neumeister; and brother, Dick (Phyllis) Reynolds. Also surviving are step children, Ron (Dixie) Gorsuch of Grimes, Shirley (Jim) Brick of Eagle Point, OR, Cindy Newell of Glenwood, IA, and Karen (Emory) Wheeler of Des Moines and their families. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Connie was preceded in death by her two husbands and her son, Steve Newton.
There will be a visitation at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street on Sunday, March 25, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service. A private family inurnment will take place at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Activity Department at Calvin Community.
The family would like to thank the staff at Calvin and Mercy Hospice for their gentle and loving care during her last days.
Online condolences may be sent at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Erickson Family
03/25/2012
To Connie's children and family: Our family would like to express our condolences to you for the loss of your mother. We lived on Kirkwood when you were kids living on Davis. Our parents (Irv & Mary Erickson) were close friends with Connie and Bill. I have memories of your family coming to our house for dinner on occasions. Our mother, Mary, wish she could have attended Connie's funeral, but she's in a care center. Your mother was a wonderful friend. We send our deepest sympathy.
The Erickson Family,
Mary, Ken, Cathy, Ron, & Steve
Joe Roth
03/22/2012
Bill, Sandy, Eric and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother and grandmother sitting in the pew behind us at church! I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friends,
Joe Roth.
Reggie and Sherry Bell
03/22/2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Connie, was a loving and giving person. Her smile would always warm our hearts. Connie, you are now home with the savior. No more pain and sorrow. Rest in peace; we will always remember the good you brought to this world. We ask the lord to put his big arms around the family, and help them in this time of need.
Love,
Reggie and Sherry Bell
Stephanie L. Reynolds
03/21/2012
Our deepest sympathy to you all. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, Stephanie & Wrigley Reynolds
Randy Hoch
03/21/2012
Bill & Craig,
My deepest sympathies to you.
Randy, Kathy, Amy & Billy