Dana Marie Ceretti
December 30, 2009
Dana Marie Ceretti, 30, was born March 29, 1979 in Loveland, Colorado, the daughter of Jeff and Jodi King. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospital.
Dana will be missed by her loving husband, Jason; their beautiful daughter, Abigail; her parents, Jeff and Jodi King; her brother Josh, his wife Kim and their boys, Carson and Carter; her grandfather, Richard King; Jason’s parents, Jody and Herb Wright and Dominic Ceretti; other loving relatives and many wonderful friends.
Dana graduated from Newton High School in 1997. She continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa and obtained her Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Dana was proud to return to her roots, teaching in the Newton school district at Thomas Jefferson Elementary. She had such a strong love for children and a natural-born instinct to help nurture their minds. Above all else, Dana’s biggest accomplishment and proudest moment in her life was being Abby’s mommy. She felt blessed to be able to stay home with Abby for the past three years, sharing many treasured memories with her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the church. Cremation will follow the funeral and private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Iowa Chapter, 1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 512, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, in loving memory of Dana.
Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Harry and Judy Dearinger
01/02/2010
Our sympathy and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time. We pray that God continues to give you the strength to face each day. Even though we cannot understand why just remember she is not suffering anymore and is in a much better place with our Lord and Savior. May you find comfort in knowing others care and we are here for you. God Bless.
Jori Wade-Booth
01/02/2010
You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mickey Van Baale
01/02/2010
My sincere condolences go out to all of you. My son, Derik, graduated with Josh. So, I remember Dana as his little sister. I also knew her as a teacher at TJ, since my niece, Jen Norvell teaches there. When God was looking for a special angel, he picked Dana. It is hard to understand why he took her so young, but she no longer is suffering. God's blessings to all of you now and in the upcoming days and weeks.