Isabelle Joan Lemke
March 08, 2022
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Isabelle “Issy” Lemke passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 surrounded by family at ProMedica in West Des Moines, IA. Services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Creekside Church, 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, IA. Family will greet friends following the service.
Isabelle was born on January 3, 1931 in Seymour, IA to John and Antonietta (Saccaro) Sebben. She attended school in Seymour, Iowa. She was privileged to be on the Seymour High School Girls 6 on 6 basketball team beginning in her eighth grade year. Her team went to the state tournament for all five years. In 1947 Seymour won the state tournament and Isabelle was selected Iowa Girls State High School Basketball Tournament First Team. Isabelle went on to graduate with a teaching degree from NE Missouri State now Truman State in Kirksville, Missouri.
Isabelle began her career as a third grade teacher at Klemme High School and met her future husband, Marvin “Mike” Lemke. The couple married on July 7, 1951. Isabelle continued working until the birth of their first child and then was a homemaker before returning to the workforce in the printing and advertising industry. She later worked for Printing Services, The Shopper Network, SuperValu, Stein Mart, and as a volunteer for Beacon Boutique.
In her free time, Isabelle loved to sing. She was a member of the Hancock County Choir and local theatre, the Des Moines Women’s Club, a 50-year member of Sorority Beta Sigma Phi, and attended Creekside Church.
She is greatly missed by her children, Michael Lemke, Sue Lemke, Jon (Peggy) Lemke and Nan (Vance) Hahn; 6 grandchildren, Tarah (Tom) Kuna, Nicole (Brad) O’Neill, Daisy (Nick) Heuer, Robert Lemke, Alex (Alexis) Hahn, and Chris Hahn; and 7 great-grandchildren, Keller, Avery, Asher, Mia, Caitlin, Lincoln and Macey. Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lemke.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Brekke Moon
04/23/2022
My sincere sympathy, Michael, Sue, Jon and Nan. May precious memories of your mother always remain close in heart.
Joyce (Nuehring) Lapides
04/20/2022
My sincere condolences to Issy's family.
I will remember Issy as a vibrant, stylish woman dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She was a role model and true inspiration not only as a dedicated support system for her kids while they played sports but also as a true pioneer paving the way for women in the work force. Her heart was always full of love for others. May her legacy and passion for life live on in her children and grandchildren.
Pat Bosworth Cox
03/16/2022
Sorry for your loss. She was one of my first friends when we moved to Klemme, raised our kids about the same time. great lady.
Marie Long
03/15/2022
My condolences to Issy's family. It was a blessing to know her -- and we were friends for many years. She was a "real lady", and everything she did was top notch; always so well done. Her many talents, her graciousness and her ever-present willingness to help whenever needed left me in awe. She'll certainly be missed by many.
Gus and Jan Erickson
03/14/2022
Our sympathy to your family. Have some wonderful memories of time spent with Issy and Mike. Sending thoughts and prayers to all.
Gregory Overton
03/12/2022
My family and I had the good fortune to live next door to Mike and Issy Lemke for seven wonderful years. They were two the greatest people we've had the privilege of knowing. I really think of them as my second Mom and Dad. We love them both and take comfort in knowing they are together again. They remain forever in our hearts.
Rich Collette
03/10/2022
What a kind and wonderful woman Issy was. I worked with her at Supervalu and she was everyone's "mom". I have thought of her often since those years. Always upbeat and with a smile to pass to everyone she saw each day! May your memories of her comfort you.
Janet Brummit
03/10/2022
Sue-so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a nice, sweet, happy person. It was a privilege to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. She is reunited with your dad and they are watching over you. Love you and miss you.