Rita Hammes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Hammes (Fairfield, Iowa), who passed away on December 23, 2019, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Millane and Cecilia Arndt Millane; and her siblings, Joe Millane, Sr., Jane Francis Millane, Leo Millane and Kathryn Greiner.
She is survived by: her former husband Gerald Peiffer; her husband Jim Hammes; her children, John Peiffer (Amy), Ann Peiffer and Jeff Hammes (Brenda); her grandchildren, Julia Peiffer, Sarah Peiffer, Jessica Cope (Wyatt), Kody Hammes (Mikaela) and Emily Hammes; her great grandchildren, Leah and Colton Cope; and her siblings, John A Millane, Sr., Pacelli Millane, Ed Millane (Ardelle) and Jim Millane (Marge). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hospice Compasses of Washington 119 East 2nd St, Washington, IA 52353 or donor's choice.
January 5, 2020
Sheila Gregan wrote a sympathy message