Cara Dawn Gethmann
May 27, 2021
Cara Dawn Gethmann, 32, of Des Moines, died tragically on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
She was born July 23, 1988, in Marshalltown, Iowa, daughter of Cornell and Cathy Chatterton
Gethmann. Cara graduated from Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School in 2006 before attending Waldorf College. While in high school, she was active in 4-H, golf team, and was a House Page in the Iowa Capitol her senior year. She was a member of the Gladbrook United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She later made her home in Des Moines.
Left to mourn her passing are her parents, grandmother Sylvia Chatterton Blaesing and uncle
Reed (Sandy) Gethmann. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Ivan and Lorraine
Gethmann, Dale Chatterton, step-grandmother, Luella Chatterton, and step-grandfather, Jerry
Blaesing.
Private family burial services will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Katie Ann Ruepke
08/18/2021
Cara you will always hold a very special place in my heart!! One of the last times we spent time together we planted flowers with ur mother after u got ur home!! You have planted a flower in my heart that will forever grow with the love I have for u! Til I see u again fly high angel, cuz u were a angel of gods for sure!!
Diann
06/26/2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of another beautiful child gone to soon. Cara and Alexa were in the same class. Condolences to all. Diann H and Alexa Krull ❤
Diann
06/26/2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of another beautiful child gone to soon. Cara was a year older then Alexa at GR.
Condolences to all.
Diann H and Alexa Krull ❤
Peggy Brown Kinkennon
06/11/2021
Sorry for your loss! Sending Prayers and Hugs to all.
Dan and Sue Anderson
06/08/2021
Dear Cathy and Cornell, we are so very sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter, Cara. Our sympathy and prayers for healing, strength and peace.
BARBARA BERECZKI
06/07/2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all your family.
Paul & Avriel
06/02/2021
We were heartbroken for you, when we heard of the loss of your daughter. So tragic. Our hearts go out to you. You have been in our thoughts and we pray for your strength, faith and comfort throughout the coming days. May peace be with you all.
Jeff & Sheryl
06/02/2021
Cathy & Cornell. Our thoughts have been with you since hearing about Cara. Many memories of times with Bailey & Cara when they were younger came to mind. Hugs
Donna Case
06/02/2021
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family!
Tracey Bernholtz
06/02/2021
So heartbreaking to hear about this happening.Thoughts & Prayers to Cara's family....May you rest in peace my friend.
David and Geri
06/01/2021
Cornell and Cathy
We are so saddened to hear of Cara's passing. Been thinking about you over the past several days. We have lots of happy memories of Bradley and Cara growing up. Hugs to you both.