Julia Kauffman
March 18, 2014
Julia “Nanny” Kauffman, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Nanny was born June 16, 1937 in Winterset, Iowa to Walter and Charlotte (Brittian) Ladd. She worked as an accounting clerk for the State of Iowa. Nanny collected angels, elephants and Precious Moments figurines and she loved to travel to New Mexico.
Nanny is survived by her children, Jerry (Barb) Kauffman, Julie (Jack) Steele, and Robert (Sherry) Russell; siblings, Phillip Ladd, Joan Ladd, and Donna Flinn; grandchildren, JK Cornelius, Gabe Kauffman, Jessica Steele, Zach Kauffman, and Chaise Russell; and great-grandchildren, Van, Luna, and Noah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, her daughter, Joleen, and her grandson, Turbo.
Cremation has occurred and there will be no services held at this time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in her memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Steele
03/22/2014
Mom I miss you so much and yes we fought like cats and dogs but we still loved each other. I am going to miss the noises you made when you stayed with me. Take care of Justin for me and one day we will all be together again. All my love to you and I will keep your memory alive in my heart. Hugs and Kisses. Love you MOMMY !!!!
jessica steele
03/20/2014
my lovely nanny-i miss you with all my heart! there will never be another like you, im thankful i got to know you 29 years, ill cherish every memory i was blessed to get with you, and im glad i was able to help you before you left us and thankful we told eachother "i love you", im not saying goodbye, but i am saying ill see you later, i love you forever and always! love always your jessie
Walter Ladd
03/20/2014
Jerry, Julie, and Bobby, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother.