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Vicki Lundgren Obituary
West Des Moines
Vicki Lynn Lundgren, 54, died peacefully at home on January 18, 2013 surrounded by family.
Vicki was born on September 9, 1958 in Atlantic, Iowa to Richard and Marilyn Smith. After graduating from Audubon High School, she attended Patricia Stevens College in Omaha and then lived and worked in the Des Moines area. For the past 27 years, she worked for Meredith Corporation in a number of different positions, most recently as associate director - advertising operations.
Vicki married Mitch Lundgren on February 3, 1996 in West Des Moines. She was an ISU football fan and enjoyed cooking, boating, traveling, golf, accompanying Mitch to NHRA drag racing, and still holds the record for catching the biggest family fish.
Vicki is survived by Mitch, her husband of 17 years; her mother, Marilyn Smith, of West Des Moines; brothers Mike Smith (Jen) of Waukee and Randy Smith of Windsor Heights; and one niece and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard, sister-in-law, Earlene Smith, and grandparents.
A service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, with visitation preceding the service at 9 a.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge.
Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Vicki Lundgren
Cathy Erdoesy
January 31, 2013
I just heard that Vicki has passed, I am so sorry. I know she put up a good fight.
You are in my thoughts!
Linda Kephart
January 31, 2013
I just heard about Vicki and want to send my heartfelt sympathy. After working at Meredith myself, I remember her with nothing but good thoughts. Vicki was a really neat person; always smiling and upbeat. She will be missed.
Carla Allen
January 25, 2013
I was so sad to hear of Vicki's passing. She was such a pleasure to work with ... making everyone's job a little easier. She will be missed.
Lori Nelson-Larsen
January 23, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Vicki's death. I recall friendship and warm smile from high school. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Joan Van Damme
January 23, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to the Ludgren and Smith families. It saddens my heart to hear that Vicki passed. She was such a ray of sunshine when I worked with here at Meredith,. She will never be forgotten for her bright smile when she walked into a room and always being so positive about everything in life. May God be with you in your sorrow. Vicki wil have no more pain and suffering and is looking down and will be with you everyday in your hearts.
Kerri Mathews
January 22, 2013
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal". Author unknown
Thinking of the Smith & Lindgren families at this difficult time. May your memories of Vicki comfort you and keep her close to your heart.
Julie Lansman Stone
January 22, 2013
Vicki was a friend and classmate and am so sorry for other friends and especially her family. She was such a sweet, sweet person. Sympathies to you all
Gary & Kathy Lundgren
January 21, 2013
Mitch and family, this has been an arduous journey for all. We have kept you in our thoughts and prayers from the beginning and we will continue as you celebrate her life, mourn your loss, and lovingly remember Vicki. Kathy & Gary
Sue Lansman Weber
January 20, 2013
So saddened by Vicki's illness and death.Fond memories from high school days when she was a friend of my brother.Hugs and prayers.
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