Dora Fontanini
September 29, 2015
Dora Fontanini, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Dora was born May 10, 1926 in Ankeny to Angelo and Elvira (Stefani) Lamberti. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1944 and went on to graduate from AIB College of Business. In 1949, she married Luti Fontanini. Dora retired from her full time position as an administrative assistant at Iowa-Des Moines National Bank/Norwest in 1989, and continued working part time at the bank, now known as Wells Fargo Bank. She was a member of Vittoria Lodge and the Society of Italian Americans. Dora was a charter member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
Dora is survived by her children, Michael (Sharon) Fontanini, Cynthia Palladino and Thomas (Cheryl) Fontanini; grandchildren, Lisa (Scott) Volden-Toben, Melanie (Yale) Hiscocks, Angela (Michael) Fontanini-Axelrod, Miranda Fontanini, Michael Fontanini and Megan (Douglas Smith) Fontanini; great-grandchildren, Peyton Hiscocks, Kristina Toben, Anastasia Toben, Gillian Hiscocks, Henry Axelrod, Linliey (Fontanini) Okland, George Axelrod, Daphne (Eric) Cogdill and Nic Toben; great-great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Natalie and Miles Cogdill; sister-in-law, Wanda Turchi; several loving and caring nieces and nephews; and a host of other extended relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husand, Luti Fontanini; siblings, Mary Stefani, Yole Massarini and Mingo Lamberti; and her son-in-law, Anthony Palladino.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society or the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Employee Holiday Share Fund in loving memory of Dora.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center for the exceptional and compassionate care Dora received.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Peter Wityk
10/12/2015
Mike, I don't believe that I ever knew your mother. I talked to my mother and she believed that she did from the Mitchell PTA. My sister Karen remembers Tom being in her class at Mitchell but didn't remember your mother.
Still, she must have been a wonderful person to have raised a son like you. A mother is remembered by those who's lives she touched and the children she leaves the world as her legacy. She has left a tremendous legacy to those of us who know you. All of us are sorry to hear of your loss.
Monica Dolezal
10/01/2015
To the Family of "Dora Lou" as I called her. I worked with Dora for several years and we called her the "Mother Theresa" of the Dept. She was always a wonderful ray of sunshine as we worked throughout the day. She would bring some kind of treat to pass around and always helped in any way she could. She will be sorely missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies as we all remember her smiling face!
Connie Hernandez-Limke
10/01/2015
Tom, Cheryl and family, I was so very sorry to hear of your beloved Mother, Grandmother passing. She was the epitome of a great, loving lady. You are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. May God and His angels surround you with comfort, strength and peace.
Connie and the Hernandez Family
Vonnie Foreman-Jobe
10/01/2015
Dora was a Angel on earth. She was always calm, smiling,tender and kind when ever I saw her. She was dedicated not only to her family but to her love of Christ. She is a good example for younger women, especially the women who are raising a family. All of you were blessed to have such a lady to be the head of your families. Follow her steps.
I send my sympathies to all of you
Vonnie and Laddie.
Deb Wayman
10/01/2015
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann McCoy
09/30/2015
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin Howe
09/30/2015
Cindy, I am sorry to hear this news. I hope you and your family are sustained in the coming days by many happy memories.
Colletta Maddy
09/30/2015
Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki Bertagnolli
09/29/2015
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom....prayers and hugs to you all.