Werner, Lenore (1915-2005)

WERNER, KINNEY, CALIGIURI, WELLS, PETERSON

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Date: 1/13/2010 at 13:03:41

Lenore Eames Kinney Werner - July 16, 1915 - Nov. 23, 2005

Lenore Eames Kinney Werner, age 90, of Albert City, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Pleasant View Home in Albert City.

Lenore was born July 16, 1915 to Warren and Mary Kinney on a farm 2 miles southeast of Newell, Iowa. Dr. Peatfield baptized her at home in 1925. She attended Newell School and graduated in 1933. She continued her education at American Institute of Business (AIB) College and completed the business course in 1936 and was employed by several companies in Des Moines, Iowa. She left Des Moines in 1939 and was employed by firms in Storm Lake, Iowa. Lenore was a lifetime member of Alpha Iota Business Sorority.

On August 16, 1942 she married Alford R. Werner of Albert City, Iowa. They made their home in Albert City and lived in the present home for 62 years, where “Doc” operated the Standard Oil Station. Her husband died August 2, 1979. After the death of her husband, she enjoyed working at the Pleasant View Home for many years. The couple had three children: Carl, Mary & Carol.

Lenore was a faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, as well as the Ladies Bible Society and enjoyed making quilts for the needy with her church.

Lenore has been very active in community affairs by serving in several roles as Den Mother when her children were young, President of Community Club for 2 years, and for many years serving as Charter and Board Member of the Albert City Historical Association, Albert City Park Board, Mayview Club, and Albert City Senior Center. She also loved her flowers and was a member of the Garden Club for several years.

Lenore’s family was important in her life, especially her seven grandchildren. Each grandchild held a special place in her heart.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Carl Werner of Coralville, Iowa; daughters Mary Caligiuri of Pleasant Hill, Iowa and Carol (John) Wells of Indianola, Iowa; six grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Marian) Kinney of Newell, Iowa; a sister-in-law, LaVerna (Myrle) Peterson of Des Moines, Iowa; and many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brother, Norman Kinney; her sisters-in-law, Trudy, Audrey, Emmy, Astrid, LaVenda, and Elvia; her brothers-in-law, Leroy and Alan; and her grandson, Jon Werner.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 11:00 a. m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert City, with Reverend David Bernhardt officiating. Interment will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery at Albert City. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City, where the family will be present.

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