Connie Otto Obituary
Connie was born in Clarinda, Iowa, to Harry and Erma L. Irwin Henneman on September 23, 1938, and graduated from Clarinda High School. She was united in marriage to Norman Otto on December 27, 1959. Connie worked as a secretary for Northern Natural Gas, Union Pacific Railroad and Enron. She formerly belonged to the Worldwide Church of God and currently a member of First Christian Church. She loved volunteering and helping others.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; daughter, Norma Kathleen Otto; sisters, JoAnne and Marilyn Henneman.
Survivors include daughter, Dianne Alexander and husband, Merle, of Council Bluffs; son, David Otto and wife, Kristal, of Fort Collins, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer Roane and husband, Nathan, Daniel, Joseph, Kourtny, Faith, Olivia; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Anna; sister, Deborah Davis, of Council Bluffs; seven nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
Visitation with the family Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, 12 p.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Pastor Dave Erickson, First Christian Church, officiant. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Masonic Temple. Family has suggested memorials to the Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Foundation.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Deborah Davis
January 13, 2013
I so love you Connie Sue! You were the best sister alway's... Tell the family hi!
DEB OTTO NEWLAND
January 9, 2013
LOVE YOU AUNT CONNIE... REMEMBERING ALL THE FUN TIMES OVER THE YEARS!! SENDING PRAYERS TO OUR FAMILY.
Melody Gardner
January 8, 2013
I only knew Her for about a year. But she will be in My Heart for ever. She was a very Special Lady and I enjoyed the time I spent with her. May She Rest in Peace. Thoughts and Prayers with the Family.
January 8, 2013
Connie, I miss you already. We had so much history together, 67 years! I know I am going to think of you daily for a long, long time.
I am so glad the Lord took you home at long last. We will be together again someday. Please know I am with you now in spirit.
Love always, Sue Daniels Amato.
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Dianne Alexander
January 8, 2013
I love you Mom. I miss you so much already. Say hi to Dad for me. I will see you both again. ?
Ray and Becky Stevens
January 8, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you
Carol
January 8, 2013
Connie, I'm sorry I didn't get to know you better. The little I did get to know you, you were delightful! Carol HWH
Kurt Dohn
January 8, 2013
To all the Otto's,
My prayers are with you.
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