Cody Joe Mikesell
January 16, 2014
Cody Mikesell was born February 12, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a people person and loved being a dad. He liked playing pool and never said no to a good meal. Cody enjoyed watching movies and Xbox. He liked all sports, but was primarily an avid Red Sox fanatic.
Cody lost his battle with cancer Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Methodist Hospital at the age of 30. He is survived by his wife, Ashley; children, Jaelyn and Lainey; parents, Brenda (John) Wells and Mike (Kim) Mikesell; and siblings, Kari Mikesell, RayAnn Wells, Zach Dressic, Stephanie Pryor, Linda Carter, Patrick Carter, Jeffrey Carter, and Casey Mikesell. He is also survived by his grandparents, Jim and Edie Mikesell, Barbara and Tom Ballas, Lonnie and Barbara Wells, Dale and Pat LaFary, Guy Pryor, and Robert and Martha Hall; father- and mother-in-law, Lyle and Elaine Baumgarten; brother-in-law, Derek (Shelby) Baumgarten; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Services will be held at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, 1451 East 25th Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 21 with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Cody Mikesell Memorial through any Great Western Bank.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Matt Evans
01/23/2014
Sorry I just learned what happened to Cody. I'll always remember North Little All American Football! Rest in peace Cody.
Jeffe and Jenelle Fitch
01/21/2014
Mike and Kim,
So very sorry about reading about the loss of Cody. We remember him when he was in grade school.
We think of you often.
Prayers for your family at this difficult time.
Shelly
01/20/2014
Mike and Brenda you are in my heart and prayers in this difficult time. RIP Cody.
Cindy Gist
01/20/2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to all of you.
May God hold your hand and comfort you while you say goodbye to his newest Angel.
RIP Cody! You will be missed by all of us whose heart you touched.
rick/betty/troy wilson
01/19/2014
sorry for the loss of cody he was a good guy.and know he will be missed by all .
Uncle Ronnie & Family
01/19/2014
Although we share comfort in knowing Cody Joe is no longer suffering, death always leaves us with grief. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
RIP Cody Joe
Rob, Tammi and Robert Anderson
01/19/2014
Our thoughts and prayers to the Mikesell family and to Ashlee, Jaeyln and Lainey. So sorry for your loss. Cody will be greatly missed.
Eddie and Shawn Hamilton
01/19/2014
John and Brenda, sorry for your Loss. Cody was a good guy. I can remember when he had that pool in the backyard and we would get together .man I laughed we had some good times. Brenda he will always watch over you.
Felicia Wright
01/18/2014
John and Brenda,
So sorry for your loss. You two are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Connie Major
01/17/2014
Brenda & Mike,
We are so sorry for your loss are prayers and thoughts go out to you and all your family. It is so hard to loss a love one but you don't like to see them suffer either. He will always be in your heart something know one can ever take away from you.
jon and edith gowen
01/17/2014
Brenda sorry for your loss.
Linda Morgan, Nash's mom
01/17/2014
Cody such a sweet ornery boy. He and Nash gave me alot of white hairs back in the younger years. Will never forget when he sold Nash the camaro. I miss him. My prayers are with you. What an impact he put into our lives in just a short time.
Bonnie Woods
01/17/2014
Brenda, So sorry to hear about Cody passing. I will be thinking about you in your time a deep sorrow may god bless and take care of you at this time,
Chris Ellis
01/17/2014
R.I.P. Cody you will be missed!