Michael R. Hallett
November 15, 2010
Michael R. Hallett, 62, was born September 20, 1948 in LeMars, Iowa. He spent his childhood in Remsen, Iowa before moving with his parents to Spencer, Iowa. Michael passed away in his home on November 15, 2010. Services will be at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA on Friday, November 19, 2010; visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m.
As a young man he worked with his parents selling insurance in Spencer. Along with his siblings, he had a street in Spencer, Michael’s Court, named in his honor. Mike was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Those who knew Mike enjoyed his sense of humor, his contagious energy, wide grin, and his easy going attitude. Mike often spent his free time with his four grandchildren, golfing, or cheering on the Hawkeyes.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents Richard “Dick” and Margie Hallett of Spencer, IA; siblings, Patty (Russ) Valentine of Orlando, FL, Mark (Sue) Hallett of Spencer, IA, Craig (Nancy) Hallett of Shakopee, MN, Dick, Jr. (Sheri) Hallett of Spencer, IA, Kris Vodraska of Spencer, IA and Lisa (Brad) Baxter of Phoenix, AZ; children, Makila (Ben) Lors of Cumming, IA, Brittney Hallett of Phoenix, AZ, Lindsey Hallett of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Seth, Danielle, Lydia and Gracelyn Lors; 13 nieces and nephews; special friend, Carrie Wolfe of West Des Moines, IA; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim - Lease Link
11/28/2010
I had the pleasure to work with Mike for several years in the Midwest market up to 2004. Mike was a great employee, more importantly, a good friend. As many of do when we move on in our business careers, we stay in touch with E-mail or Cell phones. Jason, Michael, Julie, Michael N and I will miss those calls to Mike.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael's family. We look forward to seeing him again in God's Great Kingdom.
Lisa Tracey (Matgen)
11/20/2010
I am so sorry about your loss. He was far to young! I wish I could have made it to the funeral mass but we never heard the news until Friday morning.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Lindsey Eckrich
11/19/2010
Bah, Kila and Linny,
Hugs to all of you, I wish I would have been able to give you those hugs in person. I am so sorry for your loss...keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ramona Boese
11/19/2010
To Makila, Brittney, and Lindsey especially....my deepest sympathies to you at the loss of your dad. Mike was in a SHS class near mine and was a great helper in many of the areas of hs interest...always a smile on his face and a quick help when needed. As you move forward after this loss, may the memories of the good times together strengthen you. Respectfully, Ramona
Kim and Steve Grell
11/18/2010
Lindsey,
May the Peace of the Lord be with you and your family...thinking of you with love Kim and Steve
Michael Raftery
11/18/2010
TO the Hallett Family,my prayers are with you and we have lost another good person. I remember all the Good times we had at Sacred Heart and at Spencer High and the times I spent at your warm home. I remember playing Golf many times with Mike and the fun we hade with John Harrington. Mike was one of a kind!
God bless you all!
Bob and Karla Eberly
11/18/2010
Our deepest sympathy to all of Mike's family. We have fond memories of Mike and the good times we had in Spencer. He was always a great guy and we are fortunate to have known him.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Bob and Karla Eberly
Wendell & Diane King
11/18/2010
Makila, Ben, Brittney & Lindsey,
We just learned of your dad's passing, and send our sincere sympathy. Remembering good times with your dad, will be good comfort. We have many memories around him.
I know you and the grandchildren will miss him a lot.
Love and sympathy,
Diane & Wendell
Dave Chapman
11/18/2010
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Mike's family at this very sad time. May God grant you all peace and comfort.
Teresa Jones
11/18/2010
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news about Mike.
He was a great man, his smile his jokes, always made people happy.
I know we will all miss him very deeply.
God bless the family at this sad time, may your hearts be filled with love.
And to know he was so loved by all his friends.
Love Teresa Hylla (Jones)
cheryl conlon noble
11/18/2010
to Mike's family. We are so sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your family memeber and our classmate and friend. I had just been in communication with him not that long ago. Please accept my sympathies and now that he will be very missed by all of us
Classmate at Spencer High
Cheryl Conlon Noble
Kae Huff
11/17/2010
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mike was a longtime friend who I met while living in Spencer. It has been awhile since I have seen Mike. But he was so anxious to bring me up to speed regarding his girls and grandchildren. He was so proud of all of you. You could feel the smile on his face as he talked or wrote about you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
John Harrington
11/17/2010
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HALLETT FAMILY FROM MYSELF AND MY SIBLINGS. THERE IS NOT MUCH I CAN SAY OTHER THAN MIKE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A GOOD MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED. MIKE AND I GO WAY BACK TO THE DAYS AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL IN SPENCER, IOWA. ALTHOUGH I AM SAD I ALSO REMEMBER ALOT OF GOOD TIMES THAT HE AND I HAVE HAD IN THE PAST. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. PEACE!
Ron and Bonnie Millard
11/17/2010
We will miss Mike, he was always such a gentleman and a positive person. He talked about his grandchildren often and loved to show pictures of them. He was a lovely man and we were glad to have known Mike. He and Ron graduated from Mankato State College together in 1970.
RIP Mike and Godspeed. Ron and Bonnie Millard
Kirk & Rita Stone
11/17/2010
Mike knew no strangers. You could always count on his presence and kind heart to warm any room. He will be missed.