Theresa "George" Renzo

Theresa “George” Marie Renzo, 87, passed away at her home on August 31, 2017.

Theresa was born September 3, 1929 in Des Moines to Joseph and Constanza (Leonetti) Renzo. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1947. Theresa retired in 1986 from the Veteran’s Administration where she had worked as an education clerk for 28 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Iowa Women’s Softball Hall of Fame and she was a charter member of the Society of Italian American Women. Theresa loved all sports and was an avid Notre Dame and New York Yankees fan.

Theresa is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Acri; nephews, Peter Lipovac, Peter J. Renzo and Joe (Diane) Renzo; niece, Lisa Renzo; great-nephews, Ben (Linda) Renzo and Peter J. Renzo; great-nieces, Juliet Smith, Maria Renzo, Anna (Rob) Carlson and Alexandra Renzo; a host of great-great nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Katie Klein.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tony, Frank, Peter and Dominic Renzo; sisters, Rose Lipovac and Concetta Renzo; nieces, Theresa Acri, Marianne Peterson and Julie Naylor; nephew, Tony Renzo; and great-nephew, Eric Naylor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the mass at the church. Theresa will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Theresa.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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