Iolanda was born in Trieste, Italy in 1927. She was 93 years young when she passed. She met my Dad after WWII when he was stationed in Trieste. They met at the American dances the USO put on for the soldiers. My Mom said she only went to get free donuts and drinks, and to get American cigarettes for my Grandfather. They had 2 daughters and took advantage of traveling every time they were able, thanks to being in the Army. My Mom loved the ocean and went to many different ones through her lifetime. She traveled all over Europe and the United States. Mom also went to Hawaii several times. She told me recently she had seen everything she needed to see and was done traveling. My Mom loved her animals and doing yard work while she could. I know the kitties and puppy miss her. Mom loved to go out for dinner and shop. She enjoyed going out with her friends 'the Italian ladies' and my friends. She has wonderful friends all over the United States. She especially loved her great grandchildren who carry her and my Dad's names. I know she wanted to spend as much time as see could with them but just ran out of energy. My Mom lived a very full life and was loved by many people. She will be missed terribly.
Iolanda is proceeded in death by her husband Lawrence L Hein. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Schmitt, granddaughter Jennifer Girardi-Tomko, grandson in-law Michael Tomko, great grandchildren Charlotte Iolanda Tomko and Derek Lawrence Tomko, great grandchildren Mike Tomko Jr, Ellen Tomko, and Andrew Tomko. Iolanda is also survived by her other daughter Suzy Fortune and son in-law Jim Fortune of Colorado Springs Co, her sister Anna Filer of Corpus Christi Tx, and brother in-law Dick Filer.
My Mom did not want a service so there will be no funeral. Due to Covid-19 we will try to have a memorial get together next spring.
In lieu of flowers please donate to an animal shelter or St Jude's Children's Hospital.
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