Metge, Mary C. 1922-2011

METGE, ELGGS, WERNER, HEMANN

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Mary C. Metge
January 16, 1922 - September 15, 2011
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA
Resided in Des Moines, IA

Mary Catherine Metge, 89, passed away in peace on September 15, 2011 with her family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2011 at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Dr., Des Moines. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, IA.

Mary was born on January 16, 1922 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Bernard and Stacia Elggs. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in 1939 and lived in Cedar Rapids until moving to Des Moines in 1967. A devoted and loving wife, mother and friend will not begin to describe her life. Mary was intelligent, caring, a great conversationalist and wanted everything to be clean and organized.

Mary is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward "Gene" Metge; son, Greg (Maria) Metge; daughter, Roxanne (Don) Werner; grandchildren, Joshua Hemann, Geoff Metge and Gina Metge. She joins her parents; brothers, William and Lloyd; and infant son, Michael in Heaven.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at Iles Funeral Homes – Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, where a vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, Mary requested memorial contributions be made to the St. Mary's of Nazareth Building Fund. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 17 Sept 2011.