Morean 'Mo' Vanous
April 18, 1946 ~ November 2, 2016
Morean 'Mo' Vanous, 70, of Lisbon, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, by Pastor Karen Nelson. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Survivors include her sister, Janean King (Boyd); daughter-in-law, Jean Vanous; three grandchildren, Josh, Shea, and Tyler Vanous; two great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Morean Plattenberger was born April 18, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, to Roy and Betty (Johnson) Plattenberger. She married John E. Vanous on March 7, 1970, in Lisbon. Mo was a beautician for many years, and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends. She was a member of the Lisbon United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Edward.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Jean , Tyler, Josh , Shae and Janean.
Mo was just such a great part of our lives. I remember getting hair cuts in her basement. I remember her pride when Ed was in sports. I remember her laugh. Praying you remember the good times and are comforted now in your grief. My deepest sympathies to you.
KaraJane Curl – classmate of Ed Vanous
My deepest sympathies to Jean, Tyler, Josh, Shae and Janean. Mo was such a wonderful part of the Lisbon Community. I remember getting hair cuts in her basement. I remember the pride she and John had at Ed’s football games and wrestling matches. I remember that sly smile and laugh. She will be missed. My prayers to you as you walk in grief that peace and good memories of Mo will surround you.
I have known Morean and Janean since I was about seven years old. I would come visit my Grandparents every summer. I would go play with Mo. They live by my grandparents house.
I am very sorry to lose a friend I have such fond and fun memories of Janean I know how sad you must be. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Judy (Bigger) Askew.