Kathleen A. Curnes
October 19, 2013
Kathleen Curnes, 70, died on October 19, 2013. A life-long resident of Des Moines, she was born on December 8, 1942, the daughter of Gerold Dankel and Kathleen Price Dankel.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wayne Curnes; son, Gerold Curnes (Debbie) of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania; daughters Sharrie Steele (Mark) and Carrie Curnes, both of the Des Moines area; step children Terry Curnes (Mary) of Omaha, Nebraska; and Michele Nowak (Kevin) of Des Moines. The lights of her life were her five grandchildren; Cory Doss (Tracey), Justin Curnes, Terra Palmquist (Ryan), Tyler Curnes, Ethan Curnes; and her three great grandchildren, Vivienne and Gabriella Doss, and Breckin Palmquist. She loved her nephews, Sam and Benjamin Grotewold, like grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bill Dankel (Dianna) of St Bonifacious, Minnesota, and a sister, Susan Grotewold (Scott), of Ames Iowa.
She loved traveling, being outdoors, working with her flowers, quilting, and being with her many friends and family members.
Kathleen will be celebrated at a service at Hamilton's Southtown, 5400 SW 9th Street, on Thursday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 9:00.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Michele & Kevin Nowak
10/23/2013
We so wish we could be there with you today. Please know that our hearts are with you all & we share your sorrows. Kathy was taken from us way to soon but we can find solace in our memories & the knowledge that we are better for having known her. We will always miss you Kathy. Rest In Peace
Ellen Sarlat
10/23/2013
Susan, Scott and family,
I am so sorry for this loss to your family. I know Kathleen will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda Lindsay
10/22/2013
I was so sad to read that Kathy had passed. I worked with her at the telephone company and found her to be a terrific person. It was a pleasure to know her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shellie (Swigart) Brown
10/22/2013
Kathy was a very special lady to me and my family. She will be greatly missed but know she is rejoicing with our Lord and Saviour!