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Renee Diane Burns

May 11, 1963 — October 26, 2017

Renee Diane Burns

Renee Diane Burns, age 54, of Strawberry Point, IA, was called home to Heaven on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimers Disease. She was born on May 11, 1963 in Guttenberg, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Marjorie Dahlstrom. Renee received her education in Guttenberg where she graduated with the class of 1981. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Burns Jr on June 11, 1983, two children were born to this union, this marriage later ended. She attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education and later obtained her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Renee was a teacher for many years, as well as a consultant for Grantwood AEA, working with children with special needs. She was passionate about her church and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved her family and being "Grandma Na." and had a special place in her heart for all children. She loved dancing, camping, and creating art, especially beautiful stained glass projects. Her generous heart touched the lives of so many. Renee will be forever loved and cherished by her daughter, Randi Burns (Beau Timmerman), Strawberry Point, son, Brian (Cassie) Burns, Strawberry Point; her 4 grandchildren, Jagger and Tavien Timmerman, Katie and Andrew Burns; her mother Marjorie Elsinger, seven siblings, Gina Dahlstrom-Osburn, and Jody Dahlstrom both of Guttenberg, Leslie Schmelzer (John McAndrew), Delmar, Lonnie Dahlstrom, Dubuque, Cheryl (Ken) Steadman, Norfolk, VA, Angela (Dave) Spickerman, Maquoketa, Steve Elsinger, Guttenberg and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Dahlstrom and step-father, Andrew Elsinger Jr. Her grandparents Melvin and Ruth Dahlstrom, Adolf and Laura Blaser and Irene and Andrew Elsinger Sr. Service Information Visitation Sunday October 29, 2017 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Visitation Monday October 30, 2017 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Mass Monday October 30, 2017 10:00 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 520 S 2nd St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Interment St. Mary's Cemetery Garber Hwy Guttenberg, IA 52052

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