Laura Ann Wharff
January 13, 2010
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Service Details
A mass of Christian Burial for Laura Ann Wharff will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 at SS. John & Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave. S. in Altoona followed by burial at the Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Ave. in Des Moines.
Laura was born June 18, 1958 in Des Moines to Nello and Genevieve Stefani. She was a very strong, intelligent, independent and self sufficient woman. Laura loved spending time with her grandkids, being outdoors and reading. Laura’s life was her son Brad; she especially enjoyed watching him participating in sports.
Left to cherish her memory is her beloved son, Brad (Tina) Wharff; grandchildren, Desmond, Kaysey and Ali; parents, Nello and Genevieve “Jenny” Stefani; siblings, Steph (Ed) Green, Dave (DeAnna) Stefani, Bob (Sheila) Stefani, Patty (Mike) Richardson, John (Diane) Stefani and Doug (Chrissy) Stefani; mother-in-law, Rita Holmes; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Stephen Craig Stefani.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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Julie Wilson
01/16/2010
I worked with Laura for Partners In Health--she was an amazing person. Everyone loved her and depended on for all sorts of assistance. She didn't have a selfish bone in her body and was always there to help someone grow and succeed. She will truly be missed. My thoughts are with your entire family--please realize there are several people praying and grieving with you.
donna gllover dowler
01/16/2010
Brad and family I have been thinking of you all since I heard of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Newberg
01/16/2010
May God be with you during this difficult time. I worked for Laura at WDM from 2000-2007 and remained in regular contact with her. There was never a better manager to work for and because of that, I had let her know I desperately wanted to come back to work for her. She was fair (agreed that we ALL had issues!), expected high standards of work from everyone, yet had a dry sense of humor that cracked everyone up. It is obvious everyone who had the privilege of knowing Laura was touched in some way. Even though she kept work and her personal life completely separate from each other, I could tell family was very important to her through the support she gave her husband and care for her parents, in-laws, and extended family. She talked fondly of her grandchildren and I know she will be looking over them and all of us from heaven. We often shared our Catholic beliefs and traditions and I truly believe she is in the arms of our Lord at this time. I know few words are of comfort at this time, but I pray that time will heal the hurt you all feel.
Tracy Arbogast
01/15/2010
To the family of Laura Wharff - I can only imagine the horrific emptiness you are feeling. Laura truly was an inspriation and wonderful mentor. She was always willing to lend an ear and offer assistance for any questions we may have had. She will be greatly missed by the PIH Management Team, and I know I will never forget her. My prayers go out to you all and know that Laura was admired and respected by all.
Justi Steenhoek
01/15/2010
I'm a co-worker of Laura's from one of the PIH clinics.
Words can not begin to express my feelings. I know what I'm feeling and I can not imagine what you as her family are going through.
Laura was a HUGE part of everyones lives at all of our clinics. The loss we feel and will continue to feel for along time is tremdous.
Laura was one of a kind. She could ALWAYS put a smile on my face. Through all this pain, I'm still smiling when I think of all the little quick witted comments she would make. I feel truly blessed to have known her.
You are all my my constant thoughts and prayers.
Julie Flickinger
01/15/2010
To Brad and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. --- The Flickinger Family.
Stacey jackson
01/15/2010
To the family of Laura Wharff-She was a wonderful Manager and a very caring person to all she knew. You could always go to her if you needed a person to listen to you about anything. She was like a 2nd mother to me and will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all the family members and will be in my prayers always. Laura was loved very much by all.