Evelyn Dagnillo
September 16, 2014
Evelyn Pearl Dagnillo, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at her home.
Evelyn was born November 3, 1925 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa (formerly Carpendale) to Victor and Edith Kooker. She was a resident of the east side area of Des Moines all her life and enjoyed dancing and entertaining her family and friends. She married Thomas P. Dagnillo August 30, 1946 in St. Joe, Missouri. They had two children, Joy Lynn Osborn and Thomas John Dagnillo. Evelyn loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Croatian Fraternal Slavic Center, the Birthday Club, and the Eagles Lodge. She loved dancing at the Val Air Ballroom and the Lake Robbins Ballroom.
Survivors include her daughter, Joy (Danny) Osborn; son, Thomas J. Dagnillo (Deb Ellis); grandchildren, Chad E. Osborn, Neal K. Osborn, Jon C. (Miranda) Dagnillo, Amber J. Dagnillo, and Zachary T. Dagnillo; great-grandchildren, Lydia Osborn and Sara Dagnillo; and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. “Tommy” Dagnillo; and siblings, Gaylord Kooker, Kenny Kooker, Ira Kooker, Richard Kooker, and Ruby Dagnillo.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, also at the funeral home, with burial at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kavanagh House in appreciation of their compassion and care.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jack & Sally Kooker
09/22/2014
We are so sorry for the loss of aunt Evelyn. We will always have her in our prayers and thoughts. We are unable to attend her funeral. Love goes out to you on this day.
Deborah Ellis
09/21/2014
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Candee Wilen Miller
09/19/2014
Joy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Some of my most fond childhood memories are of times spent with you and your family. Whether we were boating at Grey's Lake, watching go karts or just having good family fun at your house. Your mother set a beautiful example of being a wonderful mother, wife and fine lady for us to follow. I will hold a special spot in my heart for her always. Fondly, Candee
Ellen K. Shiffer Dodge
09/19/2014
Joy and T.J., Bill and I are so sorry to hear about aunt Eve. I
talked with her the week before,
we had a great time reminiscing and had a couple of good laughs.
I will keep my memories of her
always. Bill and Ellen
Kerin Knight
09/19/2014
A real LADY. I had the great pleasure of knowing Evelyn for only about 20 years but what a loss it would have been to not have known her. Her eyes twinkled with warmth and gentleness. She will forever be missed.
Carol Churchill
09/19/2014
To the family of Evelyn - I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Evelyn at Prairie Meadows and she became my friend instantly. I will miss our frequent visits on the phone. She was a great lady.
Randall Brown
09/18/2014
Joy & Tom - Your mother meant alot to me and my mother. She was a huge help to us and a great comfort. Her personality sparkled. I loved visiting with her and will miss that. Her memory will always be with me.
Kay Carlisle Glider
09/18/2014
Joy-I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Linda Channell Pike
09/18/2014
Joy - I am so sorry for your loss. This is the time we remember the good times and find a brief smile. My prayers and thoughts are with you.