Delores Parkin
Delores Parkin, 93, of Dubuque, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Funeral Service for Delores will be 10:00 am on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Summit Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Karen Candee officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Earlville, IA.
Delores was born February 15, 1930, in Earlville, IA, the daughter of Erwin and Edythe (Diesch) Parkin. Delores graduated from high school in Earlville. She married Thomas Hennings in July of 1952, he preceded her in death in January of 1988. She married Richard Livermore in December of 1967 and he preceded her in death in February of 1980.
Delores worked as a Teletype Operator for Dain Bosworth for many years, retiring in 1990. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling. After having children and life got busier, Delores enjoyed collecting classic movie memorabilia, reading, and being outside on a beautiful day, whether it be going for a walk or just sitting enjoying the day.
Survivors include her two sons, Mike Hennings and Patrick (Connie) Hennings; two grandsons, Tim (Elicia) Hennings and Tom Hennings; three great-granddaughters, Cassie (Bryer) Erdmann, Allison Hennings, and Cynthia Hennings all of Dubuque; her brother, Gene (Annette) Parkin of Iowa City, IA; brother-in-law, Lloyd Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Mary Ann Smith.
The family would like to extend a gracious and special Thank You to Sharon Frommelt for her care and friendship. Also, to Hospice of Dubuque for their comfort and care.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Delores’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

