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Amy Kehoe Obituary
Amy Sun Kehoe Resident of Des Moines, Iowa. Birth date: 3/16/1970, Age 47
Passed away on 3/27/2017 surrounded by many loved ones.
Amy was born in Seoul, South Korea and lived most of her life in Des Moines. Amy attended WDM Valley High school. She worked at many hospitality jobs and most recently as a direct care worker. She loved taking care of her 3 year old grandson, Kaiden. Amy was a loving mother, grandparent, partner and friend to all. She and her boyfriend, Randy, enjoyed going to the casinos and trying their hand at lady luck, even winning big a few times. Charlie, her adored cat, was alway at her side.
Amy is survived by her two sons, Luke and Jake Green, her grandson, Kaiden Green and her boyfriend, Randy Lack, all Des Moines area residents.
Siblings: Eva Goettsch of Marengo, Iowa, Nita Kehoe of Riverton, Wyoming and Alan Kehoe of Coralville, Iowa. Parents: Erna Kehoe of West Des Moines and Rex Kehoe of Ankeny.
A Private memorial will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations to be made to https://gogetfunding.com/amy-kehoes-memorial-fund-benefiting-surviving-son-jake-green/ in support of Jake who is 16 years old.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and doctors from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics and Marengo Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and support they provided to Amy during her illness.
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Monique Ferrell (Morris)
June 12, 2017
You have and will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you, dear Amy!
stephanie may
April 12, 2017
i love you and miss you my friend
Jake Green
April 6, 2017
RIP Mommy
Carol Lack
March 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss Randy.
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Eva Goettsch
March 28, 2017
Forever in my heart sissy.
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