Michael Fortune
December 17, 2011
Michael Fortune, 55, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 20,2011, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, with a visitation Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Michael was born July 29, 1956, in Newton, to James and Amy Fortune. He enjoyed playing his guitar and was a Green Bay Packers fan. Michael was a member of the Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League in Newton and was a 1974 graduate of Newton High School.
Michael is survived by his wife, Barbara Fortune; daughter, Michelle Fortune; father, James Fortune; brother, Patrick Fortune; and niece, Lauren Fortune. He is preceded in death by his mother, Amy Fortune.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Michael.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barb Addy
12/17/2011
Barb, Michelle, Pat, and Mr. Fortune--We are extending our deepest sympathies for Mike's passing
Tony and I are deeply saddened -- we are thankful he is no longer struggling so there's some relief in knowing that but he will be so missed by so many of us at Aviva.
Whenever I needed a pick me up, I could ALWAYS count on Mike doing that for me. Always a gentleman, always a friend, always so caring.
My heart is just broken. Wish I could have seen him one last time but I'm confident that he knows how much I cherished his friendship.
Please take comfort in the many memories Mike created with his love of music, sports, and most of all how much he loved you both, Barb and Michelle and how proud he was to be your husband and Dad.