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Mary Harper Obituary
Des Moines - Mary Jane Harper died peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Des Moines with her family at her side. Mary Jane was born in 1938 in Chanute, Kansas and was the youngest daughter of Lucy and John Muecke. She and her husband, Robert Eugene Harper, settled in Des Moines in 1965.
Mary was a graduate of Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Pittsburg, Kansas. She practiced as a registered nurse and later as a nurse consultant. She retired from Wellmark BCBS of Iowa. Later, she served in Pastoral Care for Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines.
Mary Jane and her husband had four boys. Their happy home was filled with family activities such as scouting, sports, and music. Mary Jane enjoyed annual family reunions, book club, Altar and Rosary Society, card club, and being around her many loving friends.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings; Betty Jean and John. She is survived by her sons; Michael, Robert Jr., Patrick (Janet), and Gregory (Catherine); sister; Joann, grandchildren; Patricia, Brett, Madison, Brady, Benton, and Madeline, and great-grandchildren; Stanley and Mae.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11 am at Christ the King Catholic Church. There will be a visitation an hour prior and a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Christ the King Foundation.
Online condolences can be made at hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
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Phil Thomas
August 14, 2018
This good family is in my prayers. My sincere condolences.
Cookie
June 27, 2018
my heartfelt condolences to the family, she was a fine lady, never a time when visiting her comfortable home did she not offer me drink and a sandwich, this world has less value now without this wonderful woman being in it
Richard Andrus
June 18, 2018
So Sorry for this this family's loss. Thoughts and prayer's to the family.
Jeanne Rafdal
June 15, 2018
I am so shocked and sorry to learn about Mary Jane's passing. Mary Jane and I were walking buddies at Blue Cross starting in the eighties and we remained loyal friends to each other meeting for lunch and special events ever since. I am so sad to have missed saying goodbye. She was one of the best friends that anyone could ever have. She will have many friends in heaven.
June 14, 2018
Mary Jane I worked to together in PTA at Watrous School. She also worked for me in some back elections. I enjoyed talking to her. Would see out and about and we would have good visits. So shock this morning when I seen her obituary in the paper.e
I think Pat was in my daughter class in Watrous. She was Marilyn Sheets. I am her mother. Anna Belle.
So sorry for your lost. God Bless all of your families.
Vickey Durham
June 14, 2018
Rest In Peace Mary Jane, you were a blessing to all who new and loved you! May your family find peace and comfort in their sweet memories!!
Prayers,
Vickey and Scott Durham
John & Rachel Scholten
June 14, 2018
We're so sorry for your loss - you're in our prayers.
stephanie early
June 13, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all
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