Arla Marie (Schrupp) Nizzi
March 09, 2015
Arla Marie (Schrupp) Nizzi
Des Moines
Arla Marie (Schrupp) Nizzi, 85, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Kavanagh on 56th.
Arla was born July 15, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Arthur and Mable (Nelson) Schrupp. She was an East High graduate, class of ’47. Arla was a member of Grand View Lutheran Church. She was primarily a homemaker but also worked as a bookkeeper part time. She loved to travel, spend time with her family, and enjoyed playing cards.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam (John) Swenson; sons, Michael (Marilyn) Nizzi and Stephen (Kim) Nizzi; grandchildren, Tina Grover, Erik (fiancé Martina) Swenson, Matt (Kati) Nizzi, Chelsea (Cam Conrad) Nizzi, Libby (Matt Sheirer) Nizzi and Zach Nizzi; great-grandchildren, Kali, C.J., Cillian, Sonny and Auggie; and a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Americo (Mick) Nizzi; and sisters, Ruth Lenox and Alice Welch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Grand View Lutheran Church, 2930 E 13th St, Des Moines with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh on 56th or Grand View Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jane Sawhney
03/13/2015
Dear Pam & Family, My heart breaks for all of you! I'm sorry I can't be there, but will be in spirit. Arla always treated me like family so it's like losing another mother. Sending you love and comfort at this difficult time!
Linda Bird Corson
03/12/2015
Steve, I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim and your entire family during this difficult time.
Susan Enderson Schrader
03/12/2015
Pam, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts are with you.
I just wanted to share that I cherish the memories growing up with you and your family.
Mary Tomlinson Morlan
03/10/2015
Pam, Mike and Steve - so sorry to see that your mom has passed away. May your memories bring you and your families comfort.
Father Martin Chevalier
03/10/2015
Steve, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother, Arla. May God take her swiftly into Paradise, and grant you and all of your family comfort and peace in this time of loss.