Linn, Myrtle L. Rees - 1920-2011

CLARK, LINN, REES, WELLS

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 10/31/2024 at 13:30:00

Myrtle L. Linn, 91, died Thursday, September 29, 2011, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines and was a resident of the Altoona Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1920 in Des Moines to Mary Myrtle and Merritt Rees.
Mert began her career as a hairstylist in 1937, opening her first shop in uptown Waukee at the age of 17. She continued at various shops until retirement in 1994 from Mert’s Beauty Shoppe in Waukee. She was a member of the Waukee United Methodist Church. Mert enjoyed playing cards with her long time girlfriends, fishing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Mert is survived by her children, Sandra (Harry) Clark of Runnells and Brian (Joann) Linn of St. Paul, MN; daughter-in-law, Kay (Bob) Linn-Wells of Ottumwa; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Linn; son, Gary Linn; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, with burial at Waukee Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Sunday, October 2, 2011, page 9B