Helen Elizabeth Hanifen's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Helen Elizabeth Hanifen

January 12, 1927 - August 7, 2019 (92 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Helen Elizabeth Hanifen's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2019 in West Des Moines, Iowa

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Hamilton Funeral Home

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Helen Elizabeth Hanifen

January 12, 1927 - August 7, 2019 (92 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Helen Elizabeth Hanifen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 7, 2019 we had to say goodbye to Helen Elizabeth Hanifen (West Des Moines, Iowa), born in Whittemore, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Elizabeth Hanifen to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Julius Baas and Regina Baas (Lehman); her daughter Susan Hanifen; her husband James Hanifen, Jr.; and her children, James E. Hanifen, III (Linda) of Johnston, IA, Rosemary Watters (Samuel) of Orange, TX and Julie Hanifen (Collin Allen) of Ankeny, IA. She was also cherished by 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Helen's favorite charities, Habitat for Humanity or Paper for Water.

Suggested donation : Habitat for Humanity

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home



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Aug 09

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Westown Park
3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Aug 10

Memorial service

Faith Lutheran Church
10395 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

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