Genny Lunning, 94, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, after a brief illness.
Genny was born in Burlington on Dec. 6, 1927, to George A. and Gertrude Scott Elliott. Salutatorian of her New London High School class, she completed two years of study at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. and obtained her B.S. in speech therapy at the University of Iowa.
On August 21, 1949, Genny married Al Lunning in New London. They enjoyed 66 wonderful years together; he preceded her in death.
Genny was Burlington’s first speech therapist. A dedicated 70-year member of PEO, she held every office possible. She was past president of Messiah Lutheran Church’s Women’s Council, member and leader of Messiah’s Mary/Elizabeth Circle, past president of Friends of Southeast Iowa Symphony, past president of Electa Circle of King’s Daughters & Sons, a Girl Scout Leader, Gamma Phi Beta Social Sorority, and a member of Burlington Civic Music.
Survivors include her six children, Scarlett of Des Moines, Marianne of Kansas City, Mo., Julie and Kate, both of Burlington, Elliott of Charlotte, N.C., and Laurie of Loch Lloyd, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Roberta Peterson.
A visitation with the family is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2411 West Ave., Burlington on Saturday, Jan. 22 followed by a funeral service at Messiah at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Due to the rising health concerns, the family has requested that everyone wear masks.
Memorial donation suggestions: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House, 1306 Washington Road, West Burlington, IA 52655; Hope Haven, 828 N. 7th St., Burlington, IA 52601, and Messiah Lutheran Church.
Lunning Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.