Max Hodges
January 11, 2014
Max Hodges, 78, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown from complications of Alzheimer’s. He was born January 31, 1935 in Martinstown, Missouri.
Max earned a BA from NE Missouri State University and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He owned Hodges Insurance Agency for many years on the east side of Des Moines. Max was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Newton and enjoyed gardening, traveling, and nature.
Max is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jean; their daughters, Brie and Emily Hodges; his children from a previous marriage, Gregg Hodges and Kristin Hodges Carlisle, granddaughter, Taylor Carlisle; sister, Loretta Dixon; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Icel Hodges; and brother, Gerald.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1900 N. 4th Avenue E. in Newton, with burial to follow at Mitchellville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kelly (Baker) Loftus
01/14/2014
Max and his family were neighbors/friends of my family when I was growing up on the east side of Des Moines. (1960's and 1970's) Wonderful man to have as a neighbor. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Denise (Hymer) Hastings
01/14/2014
There's one more star in the sky tonight. We're sorry for your loss.
Shannon Seehase
01/14/2014
Emily & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time.
Michelle (Holst) Westcott
01/14/2014
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Marsha (Holst) Gallup
01/14/2014
I send my thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Miss you it's been forever! Big Hugs sent your way! Take care and my sympathy.
valerie hopper
01/13/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.