Alvin Hendrickson

Gene Hendrickson, 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born July 28, 1929, in Carlisle, Iowa to Alva and Edna (Beem) Hendrickson.

Gene enjoyed fishing, solving crossword puzzles, and reading. He was also an avid Cubs and Packers fan.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Ilene; daughters, Karla and Valerie; son, Brian Hendrickson; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harlan; and his daughter, Cindy.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Gene.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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