Zona Gail Norem
November 26, 2010
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Zona Gail Norem, 82, passed away November 26, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Zona was born March 17, 1928 in Manning, IA to Jay and Jessie Duff. She was a longtime resident of Des Moines and moved to Ankeny three years ago. Zona managed a dental office for many years. After her retirement, she taught Literacy at Drake University to underprivileged students. She was a member of the Helping Hand Quilting Club and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Zona enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.
Zona is survived by her daughter, Darryln Roelke; grandchildren, Holly (Jason) Charrlin and Christian (Amy) Murray; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrell Norem; sister, Rhoda Stoll; and brother, Ted Duff.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Resthaven Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
“Shalom my friend”
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Marilyn Amadeo
11/29/2010
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the Norem family. I came to know Zona when I was a child and had to go for dental appointments. I didn't like dentist appointments much but she was always a welcoming sight. She had a wonderful personality, a great smile and a wonderful laugh. I always enjoyed seeing her and getting to talk to her. She always managed to keep tabs on our family and in the past few years we had stayed in touch with Christmas letters. She always loved to hear about me and my siblings and she loved to hear the stories about my cats. She too had a great love for animals and especially cats. I will miss her stories. I will always remember Zona for her kindness and she will be dearly missed.