John "Jack" Mihalovich

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.

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