John "Jack" Mihalovich
January 20, 2016
John “Jack” Mihalovich
Des Moines
Jack Mihalovich, 69, passed away at Taylor House Hospice on January 20, 2016. He was born in Des Moines on June 6, 1946, to Frank and Dorothy Mihalovich.
Jack attended St. Joseph’s Elementary and graduated from Dowling High School. He was a Master Plumber for Central Iowa Heating & Cooling until 1982 when he opened his own business, Mihalovich Plumbing & Heating until 2010. Jack was currently employed with AJM Group in Des Moines. Throughout his years as a plumbing contractor, he mentored numerous people in to the trade and was known for his constant generosity towards others.
Jack attended St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines and REALLY enjoyed fishing, racing cars, golfing, and snow-mobiling at Clear Lake. He cherished his family and friends, and loved attending the kids’ various activities, whether it was a dance recital or sporting event.
Jack is survived by Chery Mihalovich; his daughter, Amanda Jo Downs; son-in-law, Brian Downs, grandson, Hayden Downs; stepchildren, Tina Heuckendorf (Carly, Roslyn and Ella Heuckendorf), Tony Lavia (Christian Lavia), and Christian Lavia; sisters, Frances (Steve) Boggs and Roberta Mihalovich; as well as his nephew, Todd (Teri) Smith, and niece, Danielle Fox. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., with a 6:00 p.m. memorial service, on Monday, January 25, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jack.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Phil McCalley
01/25/2016
We were neighbors as businesses for a number of years. He trusted me as a mechanic, and trusted him as my plumber. Condolences to the family, I know he will be missed.
Bernie Van Til
01/25/2016
Jack was a great person and when I started work on my East Village project he was 1st with solutions not part of the problem. Jack was probably one of smartest plumbers that I knew. He will be missed. Great friend. Rest in peace buddy and sorry I missed tonight.
Cindy Baier
01/25/2016
Amanda and your family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Jack when he was dating your Mom. We had lots of Pizza in those days. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Kristin Christensen
01/25/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family! I loved when Jack came into the bank and made me laugh. He would have given the shirt off his back to anyone!!! He had a huge heart and was a special man!
Rolla Hermann
01/24/2016
I attended St. Joseph's school with Jack and then went on to Dowling with him. His mother and mine were great friends for years. Later, Jack and I crossed paths through the building trades, he as a plumber and I as a Sheet Metal Worker. My thoughts and prayers go with him and his family.
Nancy Stapp McCurdy, Donald McCurdy
01/22/2016
Amanda, we are sorry to hear of your loss and hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Jane Stapp McCurdy
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Donald McCurdy
Sam Leo
01/22/2016
I attended St. Joseph's and Dowling High a year behind Jack and am so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers and condolences are with Roberta and the rest of the family.
Am Lentz
01/22/2016
Jack and Cheri were once our neighbors. We are so sorry for your loss.
Paul Minks
01/22/2016
Jack was probably one of smartest plumbers that I knew. He will be missed. Great friend. Rest in peace buddy
Barbara Hancock. (Bolster)
01/21/2016
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Jack I went to school at St. Joseph's grade school and had a big crush on him
Sandi Davis
01/21/2016
Fran and Roberta,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your brother. It is never easy to lose a sibling. Prayers for your family.
Cheryl Young
01/21/2016
Amanda and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bryan and Diana Hudson
01/21/2016
Bryan and I are so sad, Jack was a good friend, always ready to help. He will be missed so much, we send our prayers and deepest sympathy to those who loved him like we did.
Renae & Joe Choda
01/21/2016
We were deeply saddened by the news of Jack's passing.
Jack was a unique indivdual and will be greatly missed. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Our heart felt condolences to Jack's family.
Bill Magie
01/20/2016
So sorry to hear of Jack's death.
I always considered him a friend.