Cleo Mae Hood Waalk
March 25, 2015
Cleo Mae Hood Waalk, 90, passed away March 25, 2015. Services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service and following.
Cleo was born on May 28, 1924 in Stratford, IA to Ruea (Peddycourt) and William Biggs. She devoted her life to her family and home. Cleo was also an avid card player, Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan, and a member of TTT.
She is survived by her children, Connie (John) Nolan, Tim (Patsy) Hood, Holly (Byron) Clemsen, and Melissa Hood; 8 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Hood; and 4 siblings.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a hospice of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda G.Waalk
03/29/2015
Cleo was such a special person to me. She loved life, loved to laugh and I have missed being in her life.
I loved Cleo and I will miss her forever. A classy lady always. May she rest in peace.
I am sorry and sad she has passed away. May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Liz Syverson Osborne
03/28/2015
Dear Missy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. No one will ever replace your mom--sending you support and prayer at this difficult time.
Jay Ard & Debra Jo Endres-Ard Lizton, IN
03/27/2015
Dear Missy and family We are sorry and deeply saddened by the tremendous loss of your dear mother. Please know you are being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. We send our heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
Carol Craven
03/26/2015
Love you with all my heart Momma Cleo. May your beautiful spirit rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to Missy and the entire Hood Family. Your momma was a very special person.
Thornburgh Family
03/26/2015
We have you in our prayers and wish you comfort in the days to come.