Deloras J. Brightwell

Deloras “Dee” Brightwell, 85, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center.

Dee was born July 18, 1927, in Chariton, Iowa, to Harold and Ruth (Gunn) Brightwell. She attended Iowa State University and graduated from Drake University. She had worked as a substitute teacher, a programmer for the State of Iowa, and at Prairie Meadows. Dee was a member of Eastern Star, Ladies of the Nile, and Friendship Force. She also volunteered at Living History Farms.

Dee is survived by her children, Marcie Brightwell of Des Moines, Dr. Richard (Karen) Butz of Naperville, Illinois, and Robert Butz of Des Moines; and her grandsons, Brad Fleener, and Jonathan, Jeremy, and Kevin Butz. She was preceded in death by her son, Craig Butz; sister, Roberta Brown; brother, Berry Brightwell; and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Naperville Noon Lions Club, P.O. Box 282, Naperville, Illinois 60556.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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