Edith “Edie” Elizabeth Penno, 67, of Lansing, Iowa was granted her wings on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home in Lansing, Iowa. Edie was born January 2, 1954 in Lewistown, Montana. She dedicated her life to Special Education graduating from Redford University, earning a Masters from the University of Iowa, and Administrative Certification from the University of Northern Iowa.
Edie’s joy was her travels to the beach and mountains, time with her family and friends, her dogs, and SHOPPING! She loved giving her time back to her community.
Edie is survived by her husband, Douglas Penno; sisters, Ann Atkinson-Hull, Virginia (Ginny) Manly (Kenneth Manly), William Atkinson (Anna Atkinson), Wayne Atkinson; great niece, Madilyn Atkinson; great nephew, Cooper Atkinson, many cousins and in-laws.
Preceding Edie in death were her parents and a brother-in-law, Vern Hull.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing, Iowa.
Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing, Iowa with Pastor Matthew Majewski as the officiant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following places where Edie volunteered: Lansing Library, 515 Main Street, Lansing, IA 52151; Lansing Iowa Food Trust (LIFT), 220 South 3rd Street, PO Box 421, Lansing, IA 52151
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.