Debbie Fontanini Morlan

Deborah Fontanini Morlan, 67, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, April, 23, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 24, 2017, at St. Anthony's, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Debbie was born May 2, 1949, in Des Moines, IA, to Sargio and Bernice Fontanini. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1967 and later attended the University of Iowa. Debbie followed in her father's footsteps with a successful career in the food distribution business recently retiring from Hockenberg Newburgh where her co-workers were like family.

Debbie was well known on the south side where she could be seen walking her 10,000 daily steps along Fleur Drive, golfing at Echo Valley, or at any charity event. She had a unique ability to make genuine connections with everyone she met and her grace and generosity will live in their hearts forever.

Debbie had a strong faith. She was a longtime member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church where she was a part of the Altar and Rosary Society and a member of the Catholic Women's League.

Debbie's spirit will live on through her husband of 46 years, Bob, and their sons, Brian and Michael (Lara) and her mother-in-law, Evelyn Morlan. She is survived by her sister, Denise (Jim) Trower, brothers, Greg (Suzie) Fontanini, Chris Fontanini, and John Paul Fontanini. John Paul held a special place in her heart, along with her 9 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarg and Bernice.

May Debbie live on through your contributions to St. Anthony's School or Christ the King School.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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