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2011
Linda Cook Obituary
Des Moines
Linda Marie Cook, 62, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Inurnment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.
Linda was born October 23, 1948 in Iowa City, Iowa to Norma Jean and Lawrence Scritchfield. She worked for the state of Iowa until her recent retirement. Linda was a member of the American Legion and Auxiliary Post 464, Adel and enjoyed her cat, George.
Linda is survived by her son, Tim (Cyndi) Cook; granddaughter, Emily; aunt, Shirley (Bob) Wolfe; and cousins, Denise McAtee and Chuck Wolfe. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Randy Witkowski; and step-father, Frank Witkowski.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Linda.
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tlm cook
July 9, 2011
tony hi to you
tim cook
July 9, 2011
tony hi to you
July 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Tim. Linda has meant alot to my daughter and I am thankfull that she was there for her.
Corry Schoenmaekers
Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Chip Gatrost
July 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. If you ever need anything, you know the Gatrost's are there for you. May God be with your family always.
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Sharon Garrison
July 8, 2011
I'm going to miss our phone calls. Love, Sharon
Tiffany Glass
July 8, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy for your loss
Angie Danner
July 7, 2011
Tim and Cindy my heart goes out to you both. I am so sorry to hear the passing of your mother .I am hoping that all the good memories you had together will comfort you as you grieve. Please know that i am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Angie and Doug Danner
Denise McAtee
July 7, 2011
Miss you so much. Love Denise
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