Mary Miller
July 07, 2013
Mary Janette Miller passed away peacefully on July 7, 2013, while surrounded by family. Mary was 89 years old, born on September 10, 1923, to Harry and Iva Hill in Churchville, Iowa. She moved to Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. Mary, called Janette by family and friends, raised 11 children on Des Moines’ Southside.
Mary Janette was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest gift, as she lovingly referred to it, was her family. She was humbled that God would entrust her with his most precious possessions. She was unpretentious and understood hard work. She was best known for being a homemaker and running the payroll department for Younker’s department store for 25+ years. Mom liked to say, “don’t be afraid of a little hard work.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Iva Hill, five brothers, and a sister. Also, taken from her too soon, her beloved daughter, Madonna; grandson, Timothy; and great grandson Robby.
Mary is survived by three siblings, Honora Tovrea, Bob (Lola) Hill, and Phyllis (Donald) Desenberg of Norwalk, Iowa. She was a molder of character and will be missed daily by the ten characters she molded; Francis (Eileen), Robert “Mick” (Diane), daughter-in-law Cindy Miller, Nancy Miller-Neal of Mesa, AZ, Jean (Rocky) Mitchell of Phoenix, AZ, Jody (Bill) Beimer, Danny, and Tina of Scottsdale, AZ, Ann (Dan) Vaughan, Michelle Cutler of Tyler, TX, and Mark (Stephanie) of Winterset, IA; 32 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with the Rosary recited at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July, 11, 2013. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Churchville, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers the family would ask that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Maxine Flaherty
07/08/2013
Mike & I are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Miller was such a kind lady with such a sweet smile. My Mom, Tillie Palmer, and Mrs. Miller use to volunteer together at St. Anthony School many years ago. I went to school with Nancy. I have such fond memories of Mrs. Miller. God bless and be with all of you.
Kristin (Hill) Kelly
07/08/2013
Aunt Janette was a classy lady! Her dress and demeanor made her the kind of woman every woman should want to become.
Love and prayers to my favorite Miller family.
Kristin (Dutch & Donna's #10)
Jessica Fox Shoats
07/08/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Millers. I am so happy to have had a chance to meet a vivacious Grandma Miller many years ago. She was a great woman.
Art & Teresa Dudley
07/08/2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the Miller Families. So glad we got to know such a wonderful lady.