Dorothy Lee Mally
November 09, 2012
Dorothy Lee Mally, 80, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Walnut Ridge Retirement Community surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born March 21, 1932 in Des Moines to Cecil and Vena McRae. She graduated from Ankeny High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart, Milton Mally on October 14, 1950.
Dorothy worked for 33 years in medical records at Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran hospitals. She was a long time member and volunteer of Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her family and interacting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her brother, Bob (Alice) McRae; son, Bob (Sue) Mally; daughters, Judy (Bob) Klonglan and Sandy (Mike) Holmes; grandchildren, Megan (Jon) Pearlman, Emily (Frank) Mally-Klipsch, Joel Klonglan, Jennifer Klonglan, Sara Holmes, Lauren Holmes; and great-grandchildren, Cassius Klipsch and Oscar Pearlman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Vena McRae; her husband, Milton Mally; and her sister, Jeannie Kuskulis.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church, 12321 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Burial will follow at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or her church.
Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judi Manning Mireles
11/16/2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Bauer
11/14/2012
Sandy and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will see you on Friday. My deepest sympathies - Kathy Bauer
Dianna (Hilding) Wiegert
11/14/2012
I was so sorry to read of the passing of another person from my old neighborhood on NE 26th St. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in sharing memories with family and friends. God Bless You. Dianna (Hilding) Wiegert
Jeanne Gilbertson Lester
11/14/2012
I am so sorry for your loss and am sending hugs and prayers to Judy and the rest of her family.
Becky Morgan
11/14/2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Our little Dora will forever be in our hearts.
Joyce and Larry Schmitz
11/14/2012
Our sympathy extends to Dorothy's family. You have lots of memories of her
Pennie and David Doss
11/13/2012
We are sorry for your loss. Dorothy always had a smile on her face and something good to say to everyone. She will be missed by all.
Sue and Craig Reams
11/12/2012
With our heartfelt condolesences for the loss of your mother, Dorothy "Dora" Mally. She was a very special lady and she will undoubtedly be missed by many people whose lives she touched.