LuAnn P. McCuen
April 07, 2012
LuAnn P. McCuen, 52, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona, with burial at 2:00 p.m. at North Lawn Cemetery in Ft. Dodge. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with an Order of the Eastern Star service to be held at 7:30 p.m.
LuAnn was born March 2, 1960, to Betty and Donald Klingson in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Ft. Dodge Senior High School in 1978 and went on to attend the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. In January of 1980, she married Dwight Trampel, and to this union two children were born: Ryan in August of 1980, and Tricia in January of 1983. In September of 2004, LuAnn married Tom McCuen. She worked at various jobs in the Ft. Dodge and Webster City area throughout the years, most recently as the assistant manager at Dress Barn in West Des Moines.
LuAnn is survived by her husband, Tom McCuen of Altoona; her daughter Tricia (Nathan) Lewis; her son Ryan Trampel; her step-children: Travis (Stephanie) McCuen and Stephanie (Ryan) Gustafson; her father, Donald (Vivian) Klingson; her sisters: Sheri (Jerry) Harper and RoseMarie (Ron) Karstens; her sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Mike) Thompson and Norma McCuen; 19 nieces and nephews; and 20 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Betty; her grandparents, Louis and Thora Klingson, and Raymond and JennyMae Barnett; her great nephew Matthew Harper; brother-in-law Ernie McCuen; and mother and father-in-law, Lloyd and Geneva McCuen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in loving memory of LuAnn.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kassandra (Chizek) Smith
05/03/2012
Luann's parents, Don and Betty, were neighbors of our family when my sister and I were children; my parents still reside next to their old home. I remember playing with Trisha as a child; and how gentle LuAnn was as a person. Such a warm and loving heart. The condolences of our family are with you all during this difficult time. May the Lord be with you all giving you solace and peace...With love: Don & Gini Chizek (Ft. Dodge, Iowa); Lyndsey (Chizek) Steck (Ft. Dodge, Iowa); Kassie (Chizek) Smith (San Dimas, California)
Larry Mitchell
04/12/2012
Luann and her son, Ryan were both of the A Cappella choir when I was the choral director at Fort Dodge Senior High. I am so sorry to learn of Luann's passing. She was far too young.
I remember her as a positive and happy choir member. Very cooperative and a joy to have around.
My regrets and sympathies go out to the entire family suffering this great loss.
Larry Mitchell
Choir Director
FDSH
l966 - l997
Tami, Madi, Alli & Claire
04/12/2012
Tom
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
"There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go."
Tami, Madi, Alli, & Claire Williams
Ron and Vicki May
04/11/2012
Tom and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
Ron and Vicki May
Carla and John Clement
04/11/2012
To: Ryan and LuAnn's family with deepest sympathy.
You all are in our prayers.
With the Lord's love and prayers.
Carla and John Clement
Jack & Eleanore Strobel
04/11/2012
Our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your daughter, Don, and to her husband and children. Our prayers are with you.
Jack & Eleanore Strobel
DeAnna & David French
04/11/2012
Ryan,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts at this very sad time.
Take care Ryan,
The French Family
Ken & Kay Corder
04/11/2012
Don and Vivian we share in the sadness of your loved ones passing.
May you hold fast to your memories and may they help ease the sorrow you are feeling. Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal--loves leaves a memory no one can steal.
Absent from the body and present with the Lord--Praying for peace and comfort.
In christ Always--Ken & Kay
Ed Hendrickson
04/11/2012
LuAnn's family. My sympathies to you. I grew up with Don and Vivian at Slifer. She was way too young and it breaks my heart to see this happen. May God be with you in this time of need. Ed Hendrickson
Cheryl Hurdel
04/11/2012
I am very sorry to hear about Luann's death. This saddens me greatly. So many wonderful people have been taken by cancer.
I know Luann will truly be missed. She loved life, liked to have a lot of fun and laugh.
Cheryl
Phyllis Ver Steeg
04/11/2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Phyllis Ver Steeg
Ilona Jordison
04/11/2012
I was so sorry to hear the news of LuAnn's passing. I remember her from Rainbow. She was always willing in pitch in and made many tasks easier with her laughter and cheerful help.
Carla Seiler
04/10/2012
Dear Tom;
I was so sorry to read of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla Seiler
Lisa Sidwell
04/10/2012
So sorry for your loss. I wish I could have reconnected with LuAnn in person. I could tell through facebook though that she was a wonderful person. She is in heaven now and smiling down on all of you. My condolences. Lisa
connie b
04/10/2012
Tom and family so sorry for your loss your in my thoughts and prayers.