Maggie Rhylee McClaskey

Madelae Rhylee McClaskey
Des Moines

Madelae “Maggie” McClaskey was born July 1st, 2008. She passed away from complications of type one diabetes and pneumonia, peacefully on May 18th, 2016 surrounded by everyone she loved.

Maggie was very spirited seven year old who loved everyone. She was a second grader at Garton Elementary in Des Moines, and knew no strangers. She loved her teacher Mrs. Kasch, her nurse Mrs. Wells, and her classmates and friends. She loved to learn, was very curious, and enjoyed learning new math facts. Outside of school she enjoyed hanging out with her sister Keely, who was “the greatest thing ever”. They liked to climb trees, watch YouTube, do arts and crafts, and many other fun things. She LOVED being around her mommy and daddy. She also enjoyed going to the Science Center, riding fast in her daddy’s Jeep (Libby), and being mischievous.

She continues to be loved by: her parents, Monica and James McClaskey; her older sister, Keely; grandparents, James and Cindy Hudson, Kate McClaskey , and Jeff McClaskey; her great-grandparents, Dorothy Hudson and Fran McClaskey; her aunts and uncles, Heather (Travis) Little, Holly (Vince) Snowgren, John (Madi) Drewes, Jessica (Corey) Neuzil, and Diego McClaskey; her godparents, Matt and Sara Konen; special friends, Nico, Keegan, Abi, Katie, and Vincent; and countless family & friends.

Monica and James would like to especially thank Dr. Liuska Pesce and the University of Iowa’s Department of Pediatric Endocrinology for working so hard to enhance Maggie’s quality of life.

A visitation will occur Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of Maggie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 25th 2016 at Radiant Church, 1300 Metro E. Drive in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed toward Garton Elementary in Des Moines.

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