Gerda Caligiuri
August 25, 2012
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Gerda Caligiuri, 68, passed away August 25, 2012, at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines. She was born October 12, 1943, in Germany, to Johann and Anna Buettner. She worked for the American Cancer Society as a crusade coordinator.
Gerda is survived by her daughters, Tina (Jim) Bishop and Tanya (Mike) Yonker; grandchildren, Sarah, Austin, and Emily Bishop, and Maria and Michael Yonker; her sisters, Kathe Brice and Ida Winckler; four nieces and nephews and their children; and dear friend, Jim Caligiuri. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Hans.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 5625 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Golden Circle, Hospice of Central Iowa, or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pastor Larry & Pat Davis
08/29/2012
We enjoyed knowing Gerda when we conducted services at Fleur Heights. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed talking about Germany, as we lived there years ago. We also loved when she sang with us. Our prayers are with you all.
Hal and Lori Winckler
08/28/2012
Tina and Tanya,
We are so sorry about your Mom's passing. You will be in our prayers as the days go on. She is her old self again in Heaven and we hope the good memories are all that remain. We will see you Wednesday.
Doug & Brenda Erps
08/28/2012
May you find comfort in the days ahead knowing that mom is now in a better place, free of pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Monica Lawson & Jamie Christensen
08/28/2012
Tina,
We love the time we spent with your mom. She was a great lady with a lot of spunk. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Heidi & Rob Ridnour
08/28/2012
Tina and Family,
Sending our sincere sympathies to all of you. Your mom is now at peace and smiling down on all of you.
Sending our Love,
The Ridnour's