Mary L. Alitz

Mary L. Alitz, 96, died Friday, September 16, 2016 at Fleur Heights Care Center. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21st at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. Mary will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Cemetery in Cumming, Iowa.

Mary was born October 9, 1919 in Mason City, Iowa to Thomas and Margaret Holmes. She married Bill Alitz on January 18, 1938. Together they had six children. She retired from Principal Financial Group. Mary was loved and respected by everyone whose lives she touched. She loved traveling, flowers, birds and spending time with her family and friends.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Joan Battleson; sons, John Alitz, Dick (Lois) Alitz, Mike (Sandy) Alitz, Pat (Jeanne) Alitz and Tim (Teri) Alitz; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alitz; grandchildren, Stephanie and Ted Alitz; great-grandson, Tyler Alitz; daughter-in-law, Barb Alitz; and her son-in-law, Dick Battleson.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Catholic School.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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