"Our deepest sympathy to the Conn Family, You are in our prayers."
In loving memory of
Elizabeth Conn
February 14, 2008
Elizabeth R. "Beth" Conn, 50, of Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Warsaw, Illinois, died at 3:40 AM, Thursday, February 14, 2008, in her home.
Mrs. Conn was born September 14, 1957, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbur E. and H. June Woods Meyer. She lived in Warsaw most of her life until she moved to Keokuk in 1991. She married Steven Long in 1978 and then later married Robert Conn on August 14, 1990. He survives.
She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1975 and attended Augustana College in Rock Island for one year, and then graduated from Quincy College of Quincy, Illinois. She was the manager of Norwest Financial Services which later became Wells Fargo Financial Services. She was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she was Sunday school teacher and a Youth Leader. She was a past president of Keokuk Business and Professional Women. She was a worker for Habitat for Humanity, was a member of Relay for Life, and a board member of Keokuk United Way. She was a member and was a past president of Keokuk Girls Sport Boosters. She enjoyed league bowling, gardening and her dog Jace. The most joy in her life came from visiting with her family, friends, and traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Conn of Keokuk, Iowa; two daughters, Shannon Long of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Kayla Conn of Keokuk, Iowa; three step- childrenen,Robin Conn of Tampa, Florida; Christy Sabotnik and her husband, Dave, of Indianapolis, Indiana; James Conn of Rochester, Minnesota; two sisters & two brothers, Mary Jane Amudson of Honolulu, Hawaii; Sue Koehler and her husband, Richard, of Warsaw, Illinois; Ed Meyer and his wife, Rosalee, of Warsaw, Illinois; Stephen E. Meyer of Warsaw, Illinois; two grandchildren, Alex and Jillian Sabotnik; brothers-in-law, Mike Conn and his wife, Barb, of Hannibal, Missouri; Mark Dean and his wife, Gina, of Keokuk, Iowa; sister-in-law, Debbie Dean of Keokuk, Iowa; several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents.
Funeral services were Monday, February 18, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Emmanuel Dass officiating. Burial followed at Sandusky Cemetery, north of Keokuk, Iowa.
Beth asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Keokuk Habitat for Humanity or Trinity United Methodist Church.
Tributes
"I didn't know Beth very well but what I did know is that she was always very sweet to both me and Emily when ever we came over with Kristi to visit, or on the Sunday boat rides. you are all in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please let me and Kristi know we would be more than happy to help out in any way. It was a pleasure to know Beth. Love and prayers Dixie and Emily Wilsey"
"Beth had a heart of gold and was always so kind to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tammy Cady and Haley Peevler"
"Our families send out sincerest condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort and peace. God bless you all. The Wetzel Family: Andy, Ruby Jeannine, Charles, Roger, Julie, Tom and Chris"
"Please accept my sympathy. I thought of Beth as a "little sister" and will miss her deeply. Denyse"
"Beth was always a pleasure to deal with at Norwest Financial.Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss."
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"The Conn Family;Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear loved one. She was a very nice and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time. God Bless.Harry @ Teresa Kearns"