Laura Dillinger
June 13, 2018
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Laura Lea Dillinger, 43, passed away on June 13, 2018 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. She was born in Des Moines on January 6, 1975 to William and Carolyn (Terry) Ross.
Laura loved riding her motorcycle, going camping and especially loved shopping with her daughter and treasured the time they spent together. Laura was a very caring and loving woman and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Laura gave the gift of life through organ donation to many recipients.
Laura is survived by her husband of 18 years, Steve; children, James Dillinger and Jocelyn Dillinger; parents Bill and Carolyn Ross; brother, Howie (Wendy) Ross; sister, Tina (Marty) Austin; parents-in-law, Joyce Frakes and Steve (Deb) Dillinger; brother-in-law, Todd (Tina) Frakes; sister-in-law, Nicole (Troy) Findley; and numerous nieces and nephews, along with many loving relatives and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katerra Harper; father-in-law, Lonnie Frakes; and her grandma Opie.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, June 18, 2018 at First Assembly of God, 2725 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St., in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Laura.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Jill Ring
06/21/2018
Laura,
You were the most caring person with a huge heart. You were a woman of amazing strength. Prayers to your family at this time as I know you will be missed by numerous family and friends.
Chris Rohde
06/18/2018
Laura, you will be sorely missed as you were an awesome woman with so much strength and integrity that was admired by many. Your ability to care for others regardless of your own woe's was something that really stuck out to many who knew you. I know you are with Kat again and looking over us all now. Thoughts and prayers for strength and healing as those still here fight through the pain of this tough loss that came way too soon! Godspeed
Sarah Countryman Renaud
06/18/2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!! Jocelyn...Im here for you if you need someone to talk to! I cant make the visitation or funeral because I am out of town but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Love to you from your 2nd grade teacher at Studebaker
doug and kelli Sampson
06/17/2018
We are heartbroken over the loss of Laura. We have been their landlords over the last several years and they have been wonderful tenants. We will be lifting your family in prayer and so glad you have family to lean on. Jesus is the comfortor of broken hearts and cling to him. Doug and Kelli Sampson
Kevin and Helen Ellenwood
06/16/2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.
April Davis-Lorey
06/15/2018
I was so shocked at the news She was such an amazing Woman with a wonderful heart and a good Friend. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and most of all to Jo Jo I know that she is with Kat and im sure my cousin Donny as well She will forever live on in our hearts
Shari Suarez
06/15/2018
Laura, it has been a couple of days and I still can't believe that you are gone. You always had and will have a special place in my heart. You were funny, hard-working, and I just loved spending time with you. You were one of my favorites. I will always be inspired in my own life by how you faced life's challenges with strength, honesty, love, and a fire that could not be stifled. Jocie, please know that those amazing characteristics that your mom had are in you too. Laura, you were just an all around kick-ass friend, mom, wife, daughter, employee and lady! Sending you, your family, and everyone that loved you the biggest hug right now. You left so much good behind in this world and will be so incredibly missed.
Aln & Barb Davis
06/15/2018
Her passing came as a shock. She was a wonderful girl, with a smile that could brighten up the room. Glad we got to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gone but not forgotten. She will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her and she will be greatly missed
Tabitha Cyr
06/15/2018
I'm so sorry for ur loss my prayers are with your family
Debra cowie
06/14/2018
So so sorry to hear the passing of laura many thoughts and prayers to all u!
Sandra & Dennis Rich
06/14/2018
Laura was a beautiful lady both inside and out. She was a dedicated mother,wife,daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend to so many. She was here on earth for such a short time, but in that time, had such a great and loving impact on each of our lives. She was a strong women with a gentle and loving spirit. She suffered a loss of a child (Katera) and through her pain and suffering supported others suffering from the same loss. She was an advocate for parents against bullying and also an advocate for suicide prevention. She always supported and found time for other kids and families experiencing the same thing.She never met a person who wasn't her friend. God called her home at a young age of 43, but her legacy lives on, through her daughter Jocie, whom she was so proud of. Even in her death she kept on giving, by organ donations. A little bit of this great lady will live on in others. Laura touched all our hearts and lives and she will be missed by so many. God grant all family and friends the inner peace they need at this time of sorrow.
Love you Laura
Sandra and Dennis Rich