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Amy Hanrahan Obituary

Amy Hanrahan

Pleasant Hill - Amy Hanrahan, age 45, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born on September 17, 1975 in Des Moines, Iowa. Amy graduated from Dowling High School and attended Loras College and Purdue University, where she earned a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 14 years, Michael Hanrahan; beloved daughter, Mia Hanrahan; parents, Charles and Ruth Hanrahan; sister, Heather (Ron) Tischer; numerous nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and many special friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family for her daughter Mia.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2020.

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Jill Kragie (Snoddy)

September 30, 2020

My just just hurts hearing the new of Amy passing. I have been thinking of all the amazing memories I hold of Amy. I will cherish them forever. I am sending my love to you all during this difficult time.

Jillian Adams

September 29, 2020

Amy, Can't believe you are gone. Beautiful inside and out, such good memories at Loras. Hugs and sympathy to the whole family. Jillian and Mike Adams

Cindy Pearson Cole

September 29, 2020

Chuck and Ruth, I am so so sorry to hear about Amy's passing. My thoughts are with you, and with her friends and family and husband and daughter. May you have a deep well of memories to carry her forward with you.

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Gary Tracy

September 28, 2020

I'm deeply sadden to hear of your loss .

Sylvia Perry (Wagaman)

September 28, 2020

Charlie,Ruth and family. I am so sorry to hear about your daughter what a tragedy person and for you left behind.
Sending you my prayers and hugs.
Sylvia Perry

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