Christopher Tallman

Christopher John Tallman, 52, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on January 28, 2023. Chris was born May 28, 1970, to John and Mary Tallman of Johnston, Iowa. Shortly after graduating from Dowling Catholic High School, he attended NIACC and the University of Northern Iowa. After college, he was united in marriage to Susan (Spina) Tallman on November 28, 1998, and they enjoyed 24 years together.
Chris had a long and successful career as a home builder and painter. He was very skilled in his craft.
Chris was very active and full of life- a great husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He always helped and cared about his family and friends. He was a sports enthusiast and coach, never missing his children’s games or practices. He loved time spent with the people he cared about. Chris enjoyed keeping healthy, golfing, card playing and collecting, politics, going to movies, and watching sports.
Chris is survived by his wife, Susan, his three children, Katelyn Marie Dullard, Trevor John Tallman, and Marisa Ann Tallman, and his grandchild, Layla Dullard. He is also survived by his two parents, John and Mary Tallman, and his two sisters and brother-in-law, Ann and Jim Mahoney and Tisha Tallman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10 to 12 PM, followed by a funeral service at 12 PM. Chris will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery following the ceremony.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Chris.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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