Lynn E. (Cunconan) Ballantini
January 06, 2023
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Lynn Ellen Ballantini, 73, passed away on January 6, 2023, at Taylor House Hospice. She was born in Des Moines on October 30, 1949, to Homer and Ruth Cunconan.
Lynn graduated from Saydel High School and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree from Drake University. She was a teacher at Holy Family Catholic School for 20 years. Lynn enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy, loved baking bread, and will always be remembered for her contagious laugh. Above all else, she treasured time spent with her family.
Lynn is survived by her husband of 36 years, David Ballantini; daughters, Amy (Jon) Potter and Anne (Jonathan) Poeppe; step-son, Michael Ballantini; grandchildren, Brylynn, Ellie and Emma; sister, Becky Morgan; nephew, Jimmy Morgan; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Ruth Cunconan; and her brothers, Jerry and Denny Cunconan.
Services will be on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave, in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m. with service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenwood Friends Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church or Taylor House, in loving memory of Lynn.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda Strain
01/16/2023
I just learned of Lynns death today when I had lunch with Judi Cunconan. Lynn was my first college roommate. We were friends in junior high and high school. Lynn was sweet, smart, and had such a quick wit! Condolences to Dave and family.
Lisa Avery Hobbs
01/15/2023
David and family so very sorry for your loss, prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Matthew Munoz
01/14/2023
I believe it was the fall of 1971 when Lynn welcomed her first elementary class at Visitation (now Holy Family). I was blessed to belong to that 2nd grade class and was a first hand witness to her first act of charity as a teacher when she insisted we call her Miss Lynn rather than struggle to pronounce Cunconan. She was full of mercy and compassion to all of her students and laughed at our jokes no matter how bad they were. On behalf of that class, I send condolences as we remember her fondly today.
Carol Bowers
01/13/2023
Sympathy to Dave and all of Lynn's family. God bless her for her goodness and love she brought to this world.
Henry Mally
01/12/2023
I was so sorry to hear about Lynn, but I must admit that its been probably 50 years since I last saw her. That doesnt diminish in any way the grief her immediate family must feel. We know how it feels to lose a sister since we lost Eileen in 2019. I Love Lucy and Andy Griffith were also among our familys favorite shows.
If there is any message to take from this, its to make the most of every day we have left. Please accept my condolences.
Henry Mally (cousin)
Mary Ann McCoy
01/10/2023
David and family,
My sympathy to you as you all as you go though these hard days. Your love and dedication to Lynn all these years was a beautiful example of love. She was so brave and courageous. Love to you all.
Joyce & Mike Roby
01/10/2023
Sending our condolences in the loss of Lynn. Dave and Becky, keeping you both close in thought.
Sylvia Perry (Wagaman)
01/10/2023
David and family,
Keeping you in our prayers. Lynn always had a smile on her face when we saw her.
Tom Ladd
01/09/2023
Your friends in the Rollin Relics send our deepest sympathies on the loss of Lynn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave and your family.
Tom Ladd
President RRCC