Delores (Dee) Porter

Mrs. Delores (Dee) Porter, 88, of Burlington died Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Bickford Cottage. Born September 10, 1922 in Talmage, Nebraska, she was the daughter of William and Clara Schact Dermann. She attended Peru State University, Peru, Nebraska and Lincoln School of Commerce, Lincoln, Nebraska and was employed at Lincoln Air Base for three years. On January 16, 1946, she married Glen Porter in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He died August 12, 2006. She was a Sunday School teacher and active in women's activities at First United Church of Christ. She was a charter member of Burlington Women's Club, a member of PEO Chapter HU, TTT and Norman Circle of Kings Daughters. Survivors include three daughters, Susan (William) Bauer of Burlington, Karen (Dennis) Fenton of Cedar Rapids and Debra (Steve) Cain of O'Fallon, Illinois; a son, Scott (Jeri) Porter of Waukee; a brother, Kenneth (Shirley) Dermann of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother-in-law, James Porter of Omaha, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Jim Bauer and Kathleen Bauer of Burlington, Jennifer (Bryce) Simonton of Waukee, Jessica (Ryan) French of Des Moines, Jared (Heather) Porter of Westminster, Colorado, Mara Porter of Waukee, a...[more]

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Brian Cain, Erica Cain and Erin Cain all of O'Fallon, Illinois; one great granddaughter, Hayley Simonton of Waukee; and nieces and nephews. According to her wishes her body has been cremated. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, August 15th, in Lunning Chapel. The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Porter will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 16th, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Dean Benton officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of fellowship and luncheon will be in Fellowship Hall of the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).