DIGNIN, Thelma M. (Howard) 1938-2019

DIGNIN, HOWARD, CALDWELL

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 2/11/2019 at 11:15:48

April 30, 1938 - February 4, 2019

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Thelma M. Dignin, 80, of Cedar Falls died Monday, February 4, 2019 at MercyOne – Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls.

She was born April 30, 1938 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of Fred and Cora Lee (Caldwell) Howard.

She married Arthur E. Dignin on June 29, 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2016.

She earned her RN degree from Alverno College in Milwaukee and worked in various places throughout her nursing career.

She is survived by three children: Lorelei (Don) Williams of Cedar Falls, Gary (Claire) Wergin of Deland, FL, and Gayle (Tom) Shortess of Appleton, WI; by five grandchildren: Marisa, Matthew, JD, Andrea and Kathlyn; by five great-grandchildren; a sister, M. Jean Brown of Deland; and by a sister-in-law, Shirley Howard of Milwaukee.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Lauren.

No services are being planned per her wishes. Richardson Funeral Service, Cedar Falls, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Home