Maxine DeFrancisco

Maxine Evelyn DeFrancisco, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Maxine was born April 2, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Herbert and Ethel (Woodall) Chiles, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Maxine was the Office Manager at Hope Ministries for 20 years, retiring in 2006. She had a strong faith and was a true Christian. Maxine was extremely selfless and giving. She had a heart of gold.

She is survived by her sons, David (Suk) DeFrancisco and Mike (Linda) DeFrancisco, grandchildren, Nicolas, Christopher, Shannen and Sarita DeFrancisco, Jessica (Matt) Minnick, and Austin (Kaylene) DeFrancisco, five great-grandchildren with two on the way, siblings, Herbert Chiles, Jr., Carolyn Morgan, Phyllis Williamson, Roberta Chiles, Vanessa Lamb, Joline Franzen, and Jama Knerr; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members, and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Chiles, Sr. and Ethel Morgan and her siblings, Ronnie Morgan and Barbara Chiles.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Avon Cemetery after services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Hope Ministries in loving memory of Maxine.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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