Carlajane M. Hodge

Carlajane Hodge, 66, died Sunday, December 11, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born June 22, 1945, in Sioux City to Arndt and Margaret (Spaustat) Gunderson.

Carlajane enjoyed fishing, sewing, crafts, flower gardens, and visiting with friends. She had a heart for God. Carlajane especially loved spending time with her family and all her grandchildren.

Carlajane is survived by her children, Troy Gunderson of Baraboo, Wisconsin; Travis Johnson, Tammy (Brad) Hunt, Rob (Cassie) Strickler and Becky (Shane) Michael, all of Des Moines; grandchildren, Shauna Johnson, Jennifer Hall, Alex Gunderson, Allyson Walker, Amber Hunt, Jessica Wick, Ronald Hunt, Shelton Strickler, Samual Strickler, Kyrah Strickler, Harley Michael, TJ Taylor, Destini Taylor, Stormie Michael, Kenne Michael and Jenna Taylor; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Brent, Brendon, and Odin; siblings, Mike (Barb) Gunderson, Arny (Velma) Gunderson, Alma Gunderson, Lil Carlson, and Doug Gunderson; and many extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hodge; her parents; sister, Marcia Fischer; and great-nephew, Johnathan Fischer.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the church.

Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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