Marjorie Johanna (Conway) Graham
May 05, 2016
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Marjorie Johanna (Conway) Graham, 91, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 5, 2016 at Mercy Hospice.
Marjorie was born on February 10, 1925 at home on the farm in Melrose to Michael and Hannah (Hannam) Conway. She graduated from Melrose High School with the class of 1942. On December 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert Gordon Graham at the Naval Air Station Chapel in Ottumwa. To this union 3 children were born, Pam, Bob and Cindy.
Marjorie was a member of Visitation/Our Lady of Americas Church for over 60 years and had been active in the Altar and Rosary Society. She retired from the City of Des Moines Manager’s office after 23 years of service in 1985. Marjorie loved her family, Irish roots, and the family home in Melrose. She was eager to share stories of growing up as a farm girl and was proud to say she went to Tick Ridge School. She was an avid reader and loved to do the Sunday crossword puzzle.
Marjorie is survived by children, Pam (Bill) Thompson, Bob (Patti) Graham, Cindy (Mitch) Williams; 7 grandchildren, Lisa (Dan) Spain, Wade (Jenny) Thompson, Paul (Shoshana Salowitz) Thompson, Alex (Kristen) Graham, Summer Harding, Nick (Krystal) Graham, Hannah (Brian) Steward; 11 great grandchildren, Lucas, Caleb, Jacob, Zach, Nicholas, Nolan, Lily, Noelle, Nash, Emery, Grace; and great-great-granddaughter, Isabella. She is also survived by her brother, George (Jennie) Conway and sister, Dolores (Bill) McDowell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; sisters, Mary Sullivan, Cecelia Paasch, Ellen Scott; and brothers, Henry, Donald, James, John, Charles and Harold.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A Rosary service will be conducted that evening at 6:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at Our Lady of the Americas Visitation Catholic Church, 1271 East 9th Street, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice or Holy Family School. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Holly Garvey
05/08/2016
I'm sorry for the loss of Marge. She brought so much joy to everyone who knew her. I loved her as another grandma!
Andrew Rodda
05/08/2016
Marge was one of the nicest ladies I ever knew. She was always very kind and warm to everyone she was around. She was always at every family function rather it be a Graham function or a function of any one of her in-laws families. She was so glad to share life and love with everyone. Being such a loving woman, she will be missed tremendously. She was always so kind to me and my family when we shared special occasions together, the Rhodes' and the Graham's.
Fr. Jonah (Tom) Wharff o.c.s.o.
05/08/2016
She was "aunt" Margie to me. She was my mother's dearest friend. She rejoiced with our family at all our joys and mourned with our sorrows. Her positive impact on my life will endure. I will remember her in my Masses. Blessings to all who shared her life!
Paul Wharff & Juli Duncan
05/08/2016
So very sorry to hear of Margie's passing. She was always such a loyal and loving friend to the entire Wharff family. We didn't see her and Bob as being like family, they were family. They were a true blessing for all of us, she will be greatly missed. What a wonderful, unique lady she was.
Angela
05/05/2016
Pam, there are few words to express sorrow when loosing a parent. Know that you're in our hearts and prayers. LU
Shirley Murphy
05/05/2016
Pam, thinking of you and family in the loss your mom. So hard lose our moms even though we know she is in a better place. Love to you and Bill and family.
Neil and Debra Salowitz
05/05/2016
We were very sorry to hear of Margie's death. May she rest in peace, and may good memories of Margie comfort her family.
Vickie Dykstra
05/05/2016
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Connie's passing. I remember making pasties when you all would come for a visit, she would joke and laugh and made pasties fun to make. I still love to make them and remember great summers with you all.
Tony and Mary Anne Sullivan and Family
05/05/2016
No words can really express how much we LOVED our Aunt Margie!! She was always so kind and thoughtful of other people. What fun we always had when we were with the Graham's. Margie had a great sense of humor. She will be GREATLY MISSED! Love and prayers to ALL of YOU! May you rest in peace, Margie!