Dudley, Lorene 1922-2012

DUDLEY, GATES

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Date: 3/26/2025 at 08:23:35

Lorene Dudley
1922 - 2012
Ankeny, IA

Lorene Dudley, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA, after a short illness.

The body was cremated and no services are planned.

Lorene was born in Centerville, IA, on September 7, 1922. She was a devoted wife and mother. She had been a homemaker, housekeeper at a local hotel, and also a restaurant cook/waitress at various times in her life.

She was preceded in death by Ray, her husband of 68 years; and her daughter, Peggy. She is survived by her children, Patty Gates (Ron) of Montezuma, IA, Raymond, Mark, and Matt (Lois) all of Des Moines; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

We are proud of you, love you and will miss you so much.

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Published by the Des Moines (IA) Register on Jan. 7, 2012.