Mary J. Sledge

Mary J. Sledge, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2015 in Omaha, NE. Services will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in the St. Ambrose section. A rosary will be said on Monday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral.

Mary was born April 18, 1944 to Agnes and Delbert Maxfield in Des Moines, IA where she grew up. She graduated from North High and then spent most of her professional life working for Principal Financial Group until her retirement in 2003. Mary was a dedicated mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Lyn Maxfield, Ann Reed, John Maxfield, and Mark Maxfield. Mary is survived by her daughter, Rachele and grandson, Troy of Omaha, NE; and son, Michael (Stacee) and grandchildren, Alexander and Clare of Bellingham, WA; former spouse, Quitman Sledge; step-mother, Adda Maxfield; and many loving relatives and friends.

Memorials can be made to HCI Care Services Kavanagh Houses at http://www.hospiceofcentraliowa.org/aspx/page.aspx?pid=19&. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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