Michael O'Dell
February 12, 2010
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Mike O’Dell, 58, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 12, 2010 at Kavanagh on 56th Street in Des Moines. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.
Mike was born May 12, 1951 in Des Moines to Woneva and Donald O’Dell. He left his mark in the Des Moines area by the many homes and commercial projects he had part in constructing as a self employed drywall finisher and painter.
Mike is survived by his children: Mike O’Dell of Denver, CO, and Matt (Annie) O’Dell of Johnston; his granddaughter, Addyson; his sisters: Karen (John) Pennington of Catawba, S.C., and Deborah (Ed) O’Dell-Carver of Altoona; his brother, Wally Wachter of Ft. Dodge; the mother of his children, Margaret French; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kimberly; his brother Ed Wachter, and his step father, Walter Wachter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Mike.
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Kathy & Gerardo
02/16/2010
Bubba, Matt & O'Dell Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a very special person who always made us feel welcome in your house. Memories of him cooking, sitting on your porch and listening the the "Goldie Oldies" always bring a smile to my face. He was always cheerful and called us "The Hop-a-longs" which always made me laugh. It's memories like this that will keep him in our hearts. Jesus cries when we cry, he hurts when we hurt, but he never ever lets go of our hand. May you find peace and comfort.
Wally
02/16/2010
My deepest sympathy boys.
Erika Olsen
02/16/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless
kelly sebastian
02/16/2010
Mike (BUBBA) and Matt im sitting here thinking what to write.. I know this will be one of the many hard times in your life I do know that time will heal the pain, but the memories of your Dad will always remain in your mind and in your hearts and those memories will make you and your family smile and laugh... I remember the day your Dad gave me the nick name killer bee it was a nice warm day we had just come back from riding bikes and he was outside sitting on the deck and I had a black and yellow striped shirt on and he said oh man her comes KILLER BEE... I remember all the pizza he ordered us on Friday nights and us watching wrestling on T.V and going to the pizza place up on SW 9th.. I also remember your mom getting his dinner on before he came home from work and he was always covered in drywall or paint... your Dads house is full of memeroies for everyone and everyone was always welcome there.....May God give you the Strenght to deal with any pain you are feeling and may he give you all a sense of calmness.... My thoughts and prays go out to you and the rest of the O'Dell family Love Always Kelly and family
Julie Antenucci
02/15/2010
O'Dell Family's:
While we are mourning the loss of Mike, others are rejoicing to see him.
Mike was a fun loving person and our family had unconditional love for him. You will be missed Mike.
Julie Ann
Mike, Megan, Michael & Maggie Antenucci
02/14/2010
Margaret, Bubba and Chuck,
We have lots of good memories of Mike from years past. He was always welcoming, and we had many a good pasta dinner at the house on Carrie. He finished the drywall and painted our entire house when we built it some 22 years ago. Mikey remodeled your house on Carrie, and the family always helped each other. When he was with us, he had a smile and a laugh. 8 weeks ago when Chuck came to help us paint again, Mike was there and could not believe that the rounded corners in the house had never cracked. It was nice having him down at "The Man Cave". The 2 Mikes always called eachother "Buzzard", very loudly. We had hoped to help take him home from the hospital with you, instead of to hospice, but life is according to God's plan. You have all been in our prayers for years, and will be in the future. Remember, Mikey is just a man cave away. If he can't help, Uncle Pat is there...and there is always "The Buckstop!" We love you all, Mikey, Megan, Michael & Maggie.
Aunt Alice
02/14/2010
We had great dinners. When Mike couldn't make it mom always sent him a dish. Mom loved Mike so much! I will always remember the spaghetti and meatballs Mike would make, enough for an army, but then again, we were an army weren't we.
We will all miss Mike. He was not only the hardest worker there was but also did a perfect job everytime.
I can still hear him laughing. Everyone had a nic name. His humor was wonderful.
Mike and Matt I pray God will give you comfort and strength to heal. Mike is now with all the saints and angels in heaven.
Tracy McAninch
02/14/2010
Bubba & Matt,
Your Dad has touched so many of our lives, and loved us all so much that we will always remeber the good time that we had, and the things that he taught us, we will all miss him a great deal, but always know he is watching over us. love to you both.
Tracy,& family
AUNT MARY JO
02/14/2010
SENDING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MATH AND BUBA.......AND THE O'DELL FAMILIES...YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS...MIKE IS NOW WITH THE LORD... RELEASED OF ALL PAIN AND SUFFERING...WHERE WE WILL ALL BE JOINED TOGETHER SOMEDAY.........LOVE AUNT MARY JO
aunt mary jo
02/14/2010
my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you bubu and matt and to each of the odell families......i have a lot of good memories of mike....he is with the lord now..and someday we will all be joined together..... he died in peace..............love mary jo
Kristy and Family
02/14/2010
Bubba,Matt and O'Dell Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I have fond memories of your dad. Memories of always being welcomed into your home with generosity and kindness.
May you find God's presence and comfort with you as you journey through this time of grief and remember he will live in your hearts forever.