With great sadness, our family announces the passing of Lauren Diane Parsons, wife of the late, Terry James Parsons, mother of five children, and grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Lauren passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family in Dubuque, Iowa.

Born on July 15, 1941, Lauren grew up in Keithsburg, Illinois, along the banks of the Mississippi River. She married her high school sweetheart, Terry Parsons, on July 4, 1959. Lauren was a woman of unwavering strength and determination. She found joy in being around family and sharing stories of years past. She possessed incredible knowledge and a sharp memory of her family history. She had a story to tell for every occasion. Throughout her life, she had great love for traveling, crafting, gardening, baking, reading, writing, and caring for her many fur babies.

Her children survive Lauren:
Michael (Denise) Parsons,
Kevin (Jennifer) Parsons,
Christopher (Grace) Parsons,
Terrence (Susan) Parsons,
and Susan (Matthew) Parsons Cain,

along with her rambunctious tribe of 13 wonderful grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Terry Parsons.

Lauren’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

Online condolences for Lauren’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com