Kim Jane Salek Hull, 71, passed unexpectedly on the morning of August 3, 2025, in Burlington, Iowa. Kim was born on June 13, 1954, to William Obermann and Rosella Massner Obermann in Burlington. She married LaVerne Salek on February 10, 1973, and had five children. She later married Stan Hull on May 14, 2005.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Stan Hull, her brothers, Kent (Deb) Obermann and Greg (Kathy) Obermann; children Cari (Aaron) Sands, Erika Salek, Jaime (Brian Venn) Salek, Lindy Salek, and Kile (Andrea) Salek; step-children Ben Hull and Becky (LaTron) Hull-Covert; and grandchildren Sam and Willa Sands, Kadin Salek, Ruby and Hattie Salek, Lynnley Hull, and Max Hull.
It is impossible to properly summarize Kim Hull. She will be remembered for her joyful, safe, and grounded presence and her constantly open door. She was a humble anchor of her community and was always ready to lend an ear and offer advice. She had such a way of making people feel seen and loved. She was vulnerable, open, and safe, not afraid to wear her emotions on her sleeve and meet people where they were, creating space for all of a person. Her faith was one of the most evident things about her - you couldn’t hold a conversation with her without her pointing you to the Lord. She was a founding member of Cornerstone Community Bible Church, where you would often find her leading worship and prayer with the Narrow Road.
During her 31 years working for the Girl Scouts, Kim lived out the tenets of the organization and inspired volunteers to stay plugged in. She was also a volunteer herself, and devoted many hours to Informed Choices Medical Clinic, was a member of the school board, and started the first Children’s Reading Hour at the Mediapolis Public Library. She was a maker and a lover of beauty. She fiercely loved her grandkids, and was their biggest cheerleader in all their pursuits, home or away.
Kim had a way of drawing people together and poured into people everywhere she went, and the ripple effect of her presence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Per her wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.
The memorial service for Kim will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Austin Ankrom officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A memorial has been established in her memory for Informed Choices and Cornerstone Community Bible Church.