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Elma Durnin Obituary
April 24, 1946 - October 23, 2024
Elma "Sue" Durnin, 78 of Waterloo, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at UPH Allen Hospital. She was born April 24, 1946, in Waterloo, daughter of Fay M. and Hazel M. (Janes) Renslow. She graduated from West High School.
She married Howard Durnin on December 1, 1962, they were together for 61 years. He died September 27, 2024. She was a member of Kimball Ave. United Methodist Church. Sue worked at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home (LVN) for several years. Then she worked at Thorson Enterprises as the Marketing Director for the Upper Midwest. Later, she and her sister Cassie, owned and operated D&J cleaning until they retired.
Sue is survived by her children: Duane (Sharon) Durnin, DeAnna (Jeremy) Durnin-Blad, both of Waterloo and Donita "Dolly" Schults of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren: Duane Jr. (Talisa), Devann, Cody, Cassie (Justin), Branndon (Shelley), Chassidy, BryAnn (Conner), Christian, Alexa, and Brody; 12 great-grandchildren: Lilyonha, Laylonie, Elliena, Oliver, Hunter, Adaline, Adrian, Joey, Cayleigh, Leah, Broggan, and Remy; sister, Anne (Pat) Wesson of Marshall, Texas; longtime friend, Elaine (Roger) Seamann of Waterloo; and her beloved dog, Nugget.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard; granddaughter, Bryar Sue Gaede; brothers: Donald, Robert D, and James Renslow; sisters: Beverly MacMahon, Sharon Staley, and Cassie Jackson.
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave. Burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Locke at Tower Park. Memorials may be directed to family.
Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 319-233-3146.
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L Winters
November 21, 2024
To DeAnna, Duane & Dolly;
So sorry for your loss! I can still picture Sue from back in the days @ Greenbrier! May it comfort you to know that you will be in my thoughts & prayers as you forge the difficult days ahead.
Thinking of all, Lauri
Steph Strode
November 11, 2024
Sending prayers and so much love to your family. Dolly, Cody, and Cassie- I´m so sorry for your loss
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