Julie Gooch

May 23, 2016

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Julie Jeanne Gooch, 73, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Julie was born July 2, 1942 in Webster City, Iowa to Melvin and Grace (Volgamott) Wehrheim. She served her country in the Army National Guard and worked as a pay phone specialist for Northwest prior to retirement.

Julie is survived by her children, JoDee (Mike) Glover, DeAnne Phillips, Grace Phillips, Sheri Martin, and Matt (Lisa) Matteson; sisters, Rochelle (Iver) Johnson and Gail (Donnie) Glymph; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Casey Ford; great-grandson, Jaxson Simonson; her parents, Melvin and Grace Wehrheim; and sister, Jackie Roe.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Private family burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Julie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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