Michael Rowe
April 02, 2014
Michael J. Rowe, 29, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born July 13, 1984 to Joseph D. and Jane E. Rowe in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michael competed in gymnastics and loved to play football, basketball and baseball. He also spent time playing video games, and was known as “the greatest” dominos player. Michael loved people, and adored his children. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin.
Michael will be joining his heavily father in celebration as he leaves his life with us. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Jane E. Rowe; daughters, Taquiera E. A. Rowe and Amariana C. Rowe; mother of his children, Melissa L. Sweet; sisters, Karen M. Brown and Rhonda K. Rowe; brother-in-law, Thomas Miller Jr.; aunts and uncles, Toni L. (Thomas) Oliver, Lillie Nettles, Mary Rowe, James T. Taylor, Kirby A. Taylor, and Frank Rowe; nieces, Kavaughna, Jerica and Brandy; nephews, Lavius Jr., Courtney (Jessica) Sr., and Thomas III; cousins, Uric Sr., Risha, Anzio, Maceo, Sherry, Rosetta, Lizzie, Sabrina, Karen, Kimberly, Brianna, Tyler, Danielle, and Brittney, L.A., and Patricia; and many other loving friends and family.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Joseph D. Rowe; sister,Yolanda Gail Miller; grandparents, James T. and Faye L. Taylor.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 6-8pm at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Michael.
Burial will be held privately at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ana
05/16/2026
Hey my diggy dawgy dawg. Shits been very revealing as of late and I hope you can believe me when I say next week is going to be something I haven't done in a while. Time to "clean house" if u know the meaning of that. Starting with moral inventory. And harsh, probably crippling activity check, and routine. Idk I need to go hard on self discipline. I need a balance. I need a hug. I miss you and shits gonna get hard again if I dont do something about the easy. Pile up turns to destruction in all ways and I need to sort, process and differentiate. Grannys okayyi, I'll check on her again. She and tt miss you too. Being abruptly changed forever is hard to adapt to the same world but I think it's getting a tiny bit easier to get through the day. Day by say sounds like alot of work and sometimes it is but rattle by meds when I'm late or something so I can remember I dont wanna lose the 1 thing I do have. I love you. It still makes it feel like my heart stopped breathing if that makes sense. Its heavy and too cold. I never got over you. I'll stop by, I'm sorry we haven't come this year at all but I'll see to it that I bring lunch lol and maybe a busch light to leave for your sense of humor haha it'll be like time stood at a still and I'll tell u everything down to the dirty details. Hopefully I'll feel something or see a sign or something idk I just need a way and I'm scared to go the way I am but it feels like the best thing to do. Please dont let me lose sight of our teeny lives that I call my split soul. I'll talk to u later dad stay focused #banana iut
A.c.r.
12/26/2025
I'm up trying again..... Gotta figure my shit out asap for u n my babies
Ana
12/16/2025
I failed....
amariana rowe
08/04/2024
by the way i named him after u and my daughter loves looking at ur pictures with me. i havent told her our stories yet or taught her how to color like u taught me because she doesnt understand yet. shes only 1 and a half. but when she does understand i will tell her everything and show her how to do the things u taught me
amariana rowe
08/04/2024
dad my son looks just like you. its bitter and sweet. i look at your pictures everyday and the only memories i have of you are good and make me laugh and cry. i miss you
Quinton Moore
08/25/2018
My brother from another mother, I miss "u" bro, I love "u" always and forever..
carol young
05/26/2014
Jane my friend from long ago I had been thinking of you and thought of contacting you. I am so sorry to find this kind of news. I remember Michael as a sweet boy of 9. My deepest sympathy.
Debbie
05/14/2014
Jane, I can see Michael sitting beside you at church. It seems like yesterday. He was so precious. You were the most wonderful and loving Mother to Michael. Jane, I pray for peace and comfort for you. Please know you are loved.
Your Cousin Deidre and Family
04/11/2014
Jane,
My love and prayers are with you and all of the family at this most difficult time. Love to you all,
Deidre and Family
Anna M Powell
04/10/2014
Jane,
Dana and I are sending you our prayers and love at this difficult time, just know that Michael is with his Heavenly Father.
Donna Marie Hackney
04/10/2014
Jane,
May precious memories bring a measure of comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Michael will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donald Bradley
04/10/2014
Jane, Jeanie and I were sadden to hear that Michael had passed away. Michael was very special and was the love of your life. Loosing someone so close is a very hard thing to accept. We can only imagine what you are going through and how hard it must be to bare. Our Heavenly Father knows too well the feelings that you are experiencing at this time, for He too lost a Son in death. At Revelation 21: 3&4 He promised to do away with death and that soon we would see our loved ones again. We all faithfully await that time and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Roxanne and Kelly Evans
04/09/2014
Janie and family: You are remembered in our prayers. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kelly and Roxi and family
maryann mitchell
04/08/2014
i remember michael from metro he was always smiling my thoughts and prayers are with u at this time of sadness love u
Kirk Stump
04/08/2014
Michael had a huge loving heart and engaging smile. I'm so glad to be able to call him a friend. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to you. My thoughts are with you.