Shirlee J. Flammang

Shirlee Jean Flammang, 82, passed away October 30, 2013, at Kavanagh House hospice in Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in rural Cumming on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow services at St. Patrick’s cemetery.

Shirlee was born July 5, 1931, in Algona, IA to James and Margaret (Palmer) Elbert. She grew up in Waterloo where she met her high school sweetheart, Francis (Fritz) Flammang, who she married in 1951. Shirlee was a competitive dancer in her youth and owned a dance studio in Waterloo, before moving to Council Bluffs in 1957, where she lived until her illness. She was a past member of Service League and had many volunteer projects over the years, including restoration of the General Dodge House and fundraising for Red Cross and the American Lung Association. Shirlee enjoyed shopping, bowling, golf, and trips to the casino, but especially loved making friends and entertaining people wherever she went.

She is survived by her daughter, Jody (Lawrence) Watts of Norwalk; son, Doug (Margaret) Flammang of Foristell, MO; grandchildren, Diane (Dustin) Goering of West Des Moines, Julie (Neal) Gidvani of Las Vegas, NV, JC Watts of Indianola, Francis (Allison) Flammang of Chesterfield, MO, Michael Flammang and Brian Flammang of Foristell, MO; and great-grandchildren, Ava and Lauren Goering, and Elliott Gidvani. Shirlee was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Fritz.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Shirlee’s spirit by making someone laugh or donating to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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