Elsie Bianchi

Elsie Louise Bianchi, 86, passed away at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on October 26, 2020.

Elsie was born June 13, 1934, in Des Moines to Joe and Amelia Ferrari. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Elsie met the love of her life, Angelo Bianchi while working at an insurance company. They were married on April 23, 1960. In their younger years, they enjoyed drive-in movies and fishing at Lake Ponderosa. Elsie’s entire world revolved around her family and friends. She enjoyed crafting, baking, canning and making her delicious homemade ravioli. Elsie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and she also loved listening to Dowling and Drake athletics on her radio. Elsie retired from Dowling High School where she worked in food service for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Elsie is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Angelo Bianchi; children, Rick (Janet) Bianchi, Kathy (Sue Davis) Bianchi and Karen (Amy Wickliff) Bianchi; grandsons, Anthony and Dominic; great-grandson, Liam; brother, Milo (Leah) Ferrari; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joanne Ferrari; brothers, Danny and wife, Eleanor Ferrari and Tony, and wife Shirley Ferrari.

The family will greet friends Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the Rosary and Prayer Service beginning at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The graveside service follow at 2 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery. The family highly encourages guests to wear masks.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Elsie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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