Photo courtesy of Martin-Mattice Funeral Home - Emmetsburg
1969 - 2025
I’m so saddened to hear of Lori’s passing. May your memories provide comfort in the days to come. I have many fond memories of the Simington kids and living across the street from them for years.
Amy Avila (Cacek)
March 20, 2025 | Omaha, NE | Acquaintance
I am heartbroken over the loss of Lori. She was a loving kind soul with a bright spirit that touched everyone around her, from the cherished memories of our childhood to the beautiful person she became. Her big, beautiful eyes reflected the warmth and love she carried into her heart. I pray that God brings her family, comfort and strength during this difficult time. Please know that my thoughts and love are with you all.
Roxane Allen
March 17, 2025 | Johnsburg, IL | Family
So sorry to hear of Lori's passing. She was such a sweet & kind person. I have many great memories of her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Julie (Loomis) & Rick Pelechek
Julie Pelechek
March 14, 2025 | Iowa City, IA | Friend
So sorry to hear this news. Lori was such a sweet and caring person. Prayers of support and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time.
Tricia Semple (Puterbaugh)
March 13, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Friend
So sorry for your loss
She was such a caring person and will miss her as will many friends
Mona Fagen
March 12, 2025 | Ruthven, IA | Friend
Lori was such a nice person. She was so kind. I was saddened to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
stacy miner
March 12, 2025 | Grimes, IA | Classmate
You all have my condolences and prayers. I sad to read of Lori's passing. She was a kind person and has gone to soon.
Kris Cother
March 11, 2025 | Ionia, IA | Acquaintance
So sorry to hear this hugs and prayers to the family..RIP SWEET LADY..
Sandy Hoss
March 11, 2025 | Terril, IA | Coworker
Lori was the best TA, all the kids & staff loved her❤! Lifting you all up in prayers
Karla Labernik
March 11, 2025 | Spencer, IA | Coworker
In Loving MemoryLori A. KunzmanJune 15, 1969 - March 8, 2025CELEBRATION OF LIFESaturday, March 22, 20251:00 - 4:00 P.M.Martin-Mattice Funeral HomeRuthven, Iowa
Lori Ann Kunzman, daughter of Larry and Suzanne (Burns) Simington, was born June 15, 1969 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Her childhood was spent in Ruthven, Iowa where she also received her education, graduating from Ruthven High School in 1987. Lori was later blessed in life with two daughters, Hanna and Emily. She was very proud of her girls and loved them unconditionally.
Lori devoted her life to being a caregiver for the elderly, individuals with disabilities and elementary age children. Lori started her calling working in a nursing home and later on Riverview Terrace Assisted Living in Spencer, Iowa. After some time Lori chose a new path, to care for those in their own home working with Stay In Home Care. Around this time she was given the opportunity to join Hope Haven. She loved her job and developed great friendships and long lasting relationships with her clients and their families. Recently she had become a paraeducator at Johnson Elementary School in Spencer. Her colleagues and kids held a special place in her heart and meant a lot to her.
Lori was a kind, caring, selfless being, who had a beautiful soul inside and out and a heart of gold. Lori loved her home, her moments of solitude, socializing with her friends and family over a cup of coffee, and her greatest love of all was spending time with her grandchildren. Her smile would light up a room when she’d see them, they meant the world to her and brought her so much joy and happiness.
Lori passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at her
sister’s home in Spencer, Iowa at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Suzanne.
She is survived by her daughters, Hanna Smith and her husband, Scott of Omaha, Nebraska and Emily Barnish and her husband, Jaremy of Mason City, Iowa; three grandchildren, Jett Smith, Ava Barnish and Layla Barnish; a brother, Bob Simington of Ruthven, Iowa; two sisters, Robin Hanson and her husband, Rod of Spencer, Iowa and Becky Moore and her husband, John of Green River, Wyoming; as well as many other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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