Mary Ballagh

Mary M. Ballagh was born December 28, 1930 to Raymond J. and Elizabeth Maxwell in Mitchellville, Ia. She died on Sunday, April 30, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

After graduation, she worked at Dico Corp as an administrative assistant to the president. On October 20, 1950 she married Jack D. Ballagh. Two children were born to them, Mark A. Ballagh and Jackie Eastridge. They lived in Altoona, later moving to Mitchellville where Mary became the city clerk, a position she held for 27 years. Mary also owned Ballagh Insurance and Realty for several years in Mitchellville. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, quilting and spending time with her family and friends. Her and her husband enjoyed spending many Januarys in Maui with great friends. They moved back to Altoona in 2000.

Survivors include her 2 children, Mark (Katy) Ballagh of Altoona, Iowa and Jackie (Dennis) Eastridge of Mitchellville, Iowa. Her grandchildren, Mark Christopher Eastridge, Chad Ballagh, Brandon Eastridge, Amber Greiner and Nathan Ballagh. 9 great-grandchildren- Maura, Grace, Molly, Jaxson, Aiden, Mason, Hudson, Theo and Griffen.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, 2 sisters and 1 brother.

A memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Waveland Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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