"Dear Kathy, Jon, Ron and family, I don't know if you remember us, Denny, Larry, Tom and Tracy Blumer from Lu Verne, but I read your mother's obituary in the Algona paper and just wanted you to know that you all have our deepest sympathy. It seems like 100 years ago that all of us lived in Lu Verne. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this sad time in your lives. Sincerely, Tracy (Blumer)Weber "
In loving memory of
Mildred Zinn
March 19, 2009
Inurnment: At a later date in Hartley, Iowa
Mildred Tressa Zinn was born July 13, 1917, in Slater, Iowa, the daughter of John and Antorena (Ryan) Brown. She grew up in the Slater area where she attended country school. She went on to attend Iowa State Teachers College and upon graduation Mildred began teaching fourth grade in Shellsburg, Iowa.
On November 29, 1946, Mildred was united in marriage to Marvin Zinn at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City, Iowa. After their marriage they lived in Story City before moving to Cedar Rapids where they adopted their daughter, Kathy and later moved to Akron where they were living when Ron was adopted. They later moved to LuVerne when Marvin became the manager of the elevator. Marvin died in April of 1969 and shortly after, Mildred moved back to Story City. Mildred later became a resident at the Titonka Care Center, where she has lived the last 12 years.
Mildred enjoyed reading, visiting with friends and being active in her church when she was able.
Mildred died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. She was 91.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy and husband Jon Buffington of Sioux City, Iowa; son, Ron Zinn and wife Christina of Dows, Iowa; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Pearce, Jason (Beth) Buffington, Kristy Buffington and fiancé David Zavala, Amber Laird, Ashley Chevez, Brandy Zinn; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen and Vernon Fanning of Des Moines, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; two brothers, John and Truman Brown; three sisters, Edith Sinn, Thelma Smith and an infant sister, Thelma Brown.
Tributes
"Kathy and Jon, we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Mildred's passing. She never forgot us, always sending us a Christmas card with family news keeping us up to date on you both. Mildred and Marvin were always very kind and very special to Patty,Roger,Bob and myself. We have many happy memories of them. Our thoughts are with you and your families."
"Kathy and Jon Just wanted you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Will call soon. God Bless. Jan"
"Sorry to hear of your loss. I visited with Mildred when I ould come and see my uncle who was in Tyke care center, 1998-2000 and my aunt who was there from 2001-2006. She was such a sweet lady. Sincerely, Connie Berg Peteritis"
"Dear Kathy, Jon, Jennifer, Jason, Kristy and families, We are so sorry to hear of your mom / grandmas death. I always enjoyed visiting with her. We always exchanged Christmas cards. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. See you Sunday afternoon. Love, Jean "
"Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing away. She was such a good person. Iremember her riding with us every where before you could drive on your own :). I'm still planning on getting in touch with you the next time i come to S.C. hugs charla"