Mary Spracklin

Mary Spracklin, 73, passed away May 5, 2024, at Holland Farms Senior Living in Norwalk.

Mary was born October 7, 1950, to James and Rosemary (McCoy) Friend in Des Moines. She grew up in Des Moines and attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. Mary received her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College in Xavier, Kansas in May of 1972. She earned her Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing from Drake University in May of 1993. Mary was very kind, always looking out for everyone and caring for others. She worked as a nurse and later retired as Bureau Chief for the Iowa Dept. of Inspections & Appeals. Mary enjoyed quilting, sewing, arts and crafts. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jerry Spracklin; children, Jane (Brian) Schmitt, Ted Spracklin and Dan (Amy) Spracklin; grandchildren, Noah (Regan) Schmitt, Keara Schmitt, Olivia Spracklin, Ethan Spracklin, Sam Spracklin, Sofie Spracklin; Max Spracklin and Charlotte Spracklin; siblings, Joanne Friend, Theresa Waters and Helen Curry; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Rosemary Friend and her siblings, Jim and Tom Friend and Carol Henderson.

The family will greet friends Friday, May 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mary will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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