Roseanne Upton

September 18, 2015

Service Details

Roseanne Upton, 77, passed away at her home Friday, September 18, 2015. She was born September 14, 1938 in Des Moines to William and Elma (Feruglio) DeBiaggio. Roseanne graduated from Simpson College. She loved reading, gardening, knitting, and writing children’s books.

Roseanne is survived by her husband of 53 years, Buddy; son, Scott (Melissa) Upton; granddaughters, Makenna and Rachel; and a host of beloved friends.


She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Vernon DeBiaggio.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Online condolences may be directed to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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