Dorothy K. Marts

Dorothy K. Marts, 60, closed her Irish eyes for the last time and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday April 14, 2009, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial at Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Dorothy was born February 16, 1949, to Dale and Isabel Marts in Des Moines. She worked for the IRS for 32 years, retiring in 2007. Dorothy enjoyed going on cruises and horse racing. She had a true love for animals. Dorothy touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Dorothy is survived by Larry Maxwell and family of Winterset with whom she shared her life for 25 years; sister, Mary Ann Marts of Des Moines; many cousins, aunts, uncles and many beloved friends. She was preceded in death by parents.
Memorial Contributions may be made to All Saint’s Catholic Church or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Dorothy.
Dorothy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ben Collins, Dr. Michael Witte, her home healthcare nurse, Chris Wiseman and Mercy Hospital (9 North) for their excellent care and compassion.
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