Ella Frances Harkin

August 6, 1927 - October 12, 2023 (96 years old)

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Ella Frances Harkin

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August 6, 1927 - October 12, 2023 (96 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ella Frances Harkin in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 96, on October 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Frances Harkin to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Maher and Marie Maher; her husband Jim Harkin; her siblings, John Maher and Mary Swift; and her son Vernon Harkin.

She is survived by: her children, Greg (Lois), Jeff (Shani), Kenneth, Mary Jo Kasper (Greg), Jeanette Bonney (Jim) and Doris Linn. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

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October 16, 2023

Beverly Syferd sent flowers

“In loving memory of Ella Frances Harkin, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless you Ella. Thank you for the years of friendship.”

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Oct 18

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Oct 18

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8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Oct 19

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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