Dorothy Steinbach
March 25, 2011
Dorothy Rowena Steinbach, 82, died Friday, March 25, 2011, in Ankeny. She was born October 5, 1928 in Leighton, Iowa, daughter of Albert and Gladys (Ross) Russell.
Dorothy worked in finance and retail throughout her career. She was a longtime member of Visitation and All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines and enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean with her family.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, John (Paula) Steinbach, Dennis Steinbach, and Paul (June) Steinbach; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; as well as her brothers, Lawrence and Roy Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard and brother, Melvin Russell.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 28, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at the funeral home, with the family present from 3 to 5 p.m.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Connie Van Ortwick Parr
04/01/2011
Dear John, Paul, Dennis and families,
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Rose. I know that she was very close to all of you. She loved her family very much. I always appreciated the fact that she always tried to keep in contact with the family here in Oregon. I always remember the family trips both here in Oregon and to Iowa. It was always fun. Please accept my sympathy. She will be missed by many people. Love to all our family back East. Connie
Larry Omohundro
03/30/2011
Dennis and family
I have been a long time rider on the bus with Dennis. I was sorry to hear that your mother had passed. If I had heard sooner I would have been at her service. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. I know she will be with your everyday in your heart.
May God Bless
Larry Omohundro
Sandra Mallie Ernat
03/30/2011
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was our favorite aunt. I am remembering all the times you came to IL to visit when we were kids & get togethers at gramma& grampa Steinbach's. I am in Florida with my daughter and 3 grand daughters or I would have not missed attending her funeral as we loved her very much. I would call her or she would call me every month or so and we would just gab about everything.
I hope you've been informed about my sister Mary andher sudden illness and hospitalization. I am trying to co-ord her care from here, dad in nsg home temporarily & champing at the bit to go home & mom in a constant state of dementia in the same nsg home.Take care and we are thinking of you.
The Simon Family
03/29/2011
Dear Dennis, Paul and John...
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was such a warm, giving and compassionate person. She will be missed by many. My memories of your parents begin at the East 8th Street days in the early 60's, and it is a tribute to them that they were both well-respected and highly-thought of by so many over the years. She was so proud of you all!
With prayers and blessings,
Julie Therese Simon
Eddie & Bev Simon
Sam Simon
Note: We're sorry we could not attend the services. Our uncle passed away this past weekend.
Lauren Krpan
03/27/2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My dad, Larry, always spoke with great respect about your mother and your family. When I was younger, I remember her always wearing a smile on her face. She is truly an angel, both here and in heaven. I am keeping Dorothy and your entire family in my prayers. May God bless you all.
Pam Penquite
03/27/2011
Dennis,
You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time.
your friend from the bus.
Pam Penquite
Chris Hurliman
03/26/2011
God Bless each and everyone touched by Aunt Rowena's dear heart. She sincerely cared about us all. I will miss her annual Christmas letter and January phone call. She was truly a Grand Lady that taught us what family was all about.
Anyone can keep in touch with me at churliman1@yahoo.com.
With my love, Christine (Van Ortwick) Hurliman in Oregon
PAULINE STEINBACH
03/26/2011
We lost our dear sister-in-law and Aunt yesterday. A person full of life and caring for others .She was always there for you and we will miss her so much!God bless her soul! Don , Pauline Steinbach and family.