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Lorain Veronica Ohnemus

1929 - 2017

Lorain Veronica Ohnemus obituary, 1929-2017, Des Moines, IA

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Rd.

Urbandale, Iowa

Lorain Ohnemus Obituary

Lorain Veronica Ohnemus

Des Moines

Lorain Veronica (Dittmer) Ohnemus, 87, died January 8, 2017 at Taylor House Hospice after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday January 12th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, with a luncheon following the service. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lacona, IA. A visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m.

Lorain was born August 9, 1929 to August (Gus) and Mary (Bauer) Dittmer in rural Warren county Iowa. She attended Rosemount grade school and Lacona High School graduating in 1947. In 1954 Lorain married Floyd Ohnemus and together they raised five children.

When Lorain first moved to Des Moines she worked at LB Price Mercantile. After having her children she was employed with the Des Moines Public Schools in both nutrition and as a building associate. She worked at various schools including Franklin Junior High, Meredith Junior High, Hoover High School, Hillis Elementary and Greenwood Elementary. Lorain enjoyed traveling, gardening, volunteering with various activities at church, and spending time with her family.

Lorain is survived by her children: Victoria (David) Myer of Northglenn, CO, James (Pamela) Ohnemus of Davenport, William (Paulette) Ohnemus of Carlisle, Thomas (Jodi) Ohnemus of West Des Moines, and Kaye Ohnemus of Urbandale; twelve grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and four step-great grandchildren.

Lorain was preceded in death by her husband Floyd; her parents; sister Evelyn and brother Darrell.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Taylor House Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017.
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I was so sorry to hear that Lorain passed away. She and Kay came to my Dad's (Darrell Wadle's) visitation in Chariton in April. It meant so much to my family and especially to my Mom (Erma). She was a very kind and caring person.

Susan Klaric

January 18, 2017

Sorry to read of the death of Lorain Ohnemus. My prayers are will all of you and I will offer a Mass in her memory. God bless, Fr. Al Sherbo

January 11, 2017

Bill,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

-Jen

January 11, 2017

Vicky-
I am so sorry for your loss. You used to use a lot of her funny sayings, and she faithfully sent the cereal box packed with homemade cookies during our years together at NMSU. She made curtains, pillows, quilts, and your beautiful wedding gown. What a special mom.
You will both be in my prayers,
Deb LaBarca

Debra LaBarca

January 10, 2017

Kaye - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tami Coenen

January 10, 2017

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Visitation

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322

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11

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322

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12

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322

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