Irene H. Zeroni

Irene H. Zeroni was born October 2, 1919 in Des Moines, Iowa to Eli and Finette (Waller) Brooks. She lived her entire life in the Des Moines area. Irene was the middle child of 17 children. She married the love of her life, John Zeroni, in August of 1940. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Irene was the supreme caregiver to everyone. She was beloved by all who knew her. Her nickname at Fleur Heights Care Center was “Grandma the Great”. She will be greatly missed.

Irene died Monday, January 27, 2020 at Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines at the age of 100.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary (Joe) McFadin, 9 grandchildren: Scott (Kim), Mark (Marisa), Lori (Dave), Melissa, Peter, Mike, Kim, Bradley, and Ryan, 18 great-grandchildren: Hayley, Hunter, Emmy, Piper, Jack, Sydney, Savanna, Stephanie, Elissa, Elijah, Elizabeth, Elaina, Hailey, Brad Jr., Jada, Heather, John, and Chase, 3 great-great-grandchildren: Jimmy Lee, Anthony Paul, and Shaniya, sister, Dorothy Knight, and numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family and many special friends. A very special thank you to Joyce Leto for her love and compassion she showed Grandma all these years.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, John Zeroni and her sons, John and Barry Zeroni.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Rising Sun Cemetery.

Thank you to the staff at Hospice of the Midwest and Fleur Heights Care Center for their care and devotion.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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