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1946
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2015
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Kay Ling Obituary
Des Moines
Kay A. Ling, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Trinity Center at Luther Park.
Kay was born August 20, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa to Herman and Dorothy Bryne. She graduated from East High School in Sioux City. Kay retired from Principal Financial Group in 2006. She was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly Church. Kay enjoyed singing and loved her pets.
Kay is survived by her children, Cindy (Tom) Carney, Brian (Helen) Ling, Brad (Sheila) Ling and Mark Ling; siblings, Susan Grove and Bruce Bryne; nephews; nieces; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas Earl Ling; brother, Thomas Bryne; and her fur babies, Annie and Belle.
The family will greet friends Thursday, February 12, 2015 beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service following at 2:30 p.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Kay will be laid to rest at Avon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Hospice of Central Iowa or the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kay Ling
January 26, 2016
Miss you !!
Mandie Grove
February 13, 2015
Aunt Kay, you will surely be missed... I love you lots!!! Pandie
February 12, 2015
Kay and Annie
February 12, 2015
February 11, 2015
The East High class of 64 is sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Although Kay had not been able to attend our class reunions, I remember her laugh and sense of humor from high school.
Her obituary has been posted to our class website so her classmates can see it.
Dick Stone
Barb Daffner
February 11, 2015
Wishing I could be there to say goodbye. Love you and will miss your smile.
Kimberly Cole
February 11, 2015
Rest Well, Auntie!
Helen Ling
February 11, 2015
Mom, you will forever be in my heart! I have been blessed with another angel to keep watch over my family. I love you and you will be missed deeply.
Forever Pals
Sue Grove
February 11, 2015
You will be greatly missed my sweet sister, more than you know!
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