Peng Lo

Peng Lo, born September 10, 1930, died at the age of 94 on September 10, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322. Burial will take place on Monday, September 16 in the Tai Dam section of Glendale Cemetery, beginning at 11:00 am.

Peng Lo was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.

Peng Lo passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 10, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1930 to Heung Lovan and Anh Lo Thi in Banh Ca, Muang Pieng, Sonla, Vietnam. She was the eldest daughter of four children.

In 1947, she met the love of her life and married Inh Vanlo. In 1954, they moved to Vientiane, Laos and established a family. They were blessed with 15 children. In 1977, Peng and her family moved as refugees to Nong Khai, Thailand. In 1978, Peng Lo immigrated with her family to Des Moines, IA to provide better opportunities for her family.

Those left to cherish her loving memory are her children and spouses: McKenna (Po) Lo, Som (Susan) Lo, Sem (Vone) Lo, Sing (Vieng) Lem, Seng (Youa) Lovan, Seum Lo, Che Chounramany, Nay (Southine) Baccam, Hiea (Gayle) Lo, (King Vanlo), 27 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Inh Vanlo and two sons, Deng and Mone Vanlo.

Peng enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards and gardening. She is known for her kindness and dedication to the community. Her legacy of warmth and compassion will continue to inspire those who were fortunate to have known her.