Milo R. DePhillips

Milo Rudolph DePhillips was born September 7, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Nick and Mary Ann (Lucia) DePhillips. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was recognized for his service by being able to take part in the Honor Flight in 2017 with his son, Matt. In the 60s, he owned his own hair salon. In 1974, he took over the family business and was the owner/operator of A1 DePhillips Concrete Construction for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

Milo passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown at the age of 86.

He is survived by his son, Mathew (Wendy) DePhillips; step-children, Katherine “Kay” (Mike) Heise, Tim Kasper, Tom Kasper, Theresa Kasper; sisters, Barbara Vignaroli, Mary Lou Kauzlarich; seven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Milo was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Ann Filman; second wife, Cathleen J. Carlton; and sister, Maxine Carey.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Milo will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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