Marsha Mary Mailliard

Marsha Mary Mailliard, 87, died June 19, 2025 in West Des Moines. Marsha was born in Linn Grove to Mary Vivian (Dorn) and Irving A. Hanson. Marsha was the youngest of six, and loved growing up on Seneca Street in Storm Lake. She was a graduate of Storm Lake High School, and maintained close friendships with her classmates throughout her life.

Marsha was the proud parent of four: Michael (Julie), Longboat Key, Florida; Mark, Urbandale; Jennifer Reed (Todd), Cedar Rapids; and Nancy Mailliard, West Des Moines.

She is fondly remembered by six grandchildren: Amanda Arant (Fran), Vermont; Veronica Lei (Tao), California; Matthew Mailliard (Katia), Florida; Logan Kelly Reed, Davenport; Rachel Reed, Alaska; and Ryan Mailliard, Des Moines. Marsha also was blessed with six great-grandchildren: Zoe, Jonathon, Felix, Rosemary, Jeanette and Ivy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ron, Graydon, John, Judy and Karen; in-laws, Dr. Robert E. and Alice Mailliard; stepmother, Gladys Hanson; and former husband, Dr. Robert H. Mailliard.

Marsha loved her family, friends, and playing the card game Bridge. She faced life’s challenges with grace and courage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30 am. Graveside service and internment will take place at Storm Lake St. Mary's Cemetery, Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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