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1923
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2015
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Mary Anania Obituary
Des Moines
Mary Louise (Porto) Anania, age 92, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015.
Mary was born on July 12, 1923 to John and Lena Cecelia (Ortale) Porto in Des Moines. She loved being a part of her local community and lived a vibrant and outgoing life which included many family and friends.
Mary enjoyed playing cards and would teach anyone to play pitch. She loved the Chicago Cubs, was an avid baker and cook, and found Clear Lake to be a special place to enjoy with her family.
Survivors include daughters, Kathy Shafer and Christine (Cecil White) Anania; grandchildren, Matt Shafer, Melissa (Chris) Ollila, Mike (Ashley) Shafer; great-grandchildren, Collin and Caleb Shafer and Allie and Kaylee Ollila; and sister, Linda Porto.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Sam; parents, Lena and John Porto; son-in-law, Steve Shafer; and her siblings, Charles, Anthony, Richard, Tom and Joanne.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family would like to thank the staff at Edencrest Assisted Living Facility for the loving care and attention they provided Mary.
Memorial contributions are welcome at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929; or www.stjude.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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PEGGY GASSBERRY-JENKINS
August 18, 2015
CHRISTINE AND CECIL SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Marilan Tate
August 12, 2015
Played cards with Mary Louise for a long time. There was 7 of us, now there is only 2. We had a lot of fun. Now her and Sam are together. Peace be with them.....
August 12, 2015
Sorry for the loss of Ms. Mary. May the true God be of comfort to you at this time. (Psalms 83:18)
Lacinda McClendon
August 12, 2015
Chris and family, I extend my deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort for you all. God bless and keep you during this time.
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