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Daniel 'Dan' Wilcox
DANIEL GERARD WILCOX
Johnston
Daniel Gerard Wilcox "Dan," 52, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, with family by his side. A memorial gathering and vigil will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, with a vigil at 7 p.m. at Iles Dunn's Chapel with the funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Des Moines. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Dan is survived by his daughter, Abby (15); his brother, Tim Wilcox (Francie); sister, Julie Wilcox Kjos (Chuck); nieces and nephews, Sarah Schwartz (Mike), Brian Wilcox (friend, Stephanie), Katie Clare (Mike), Daniel "DJ" Kjos (Stacy) and Andrew Kjos (Cierra); ex-wife, Kristin Wilcox; and many, many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Frances Wilcox; and his brother, Harry III.
Memorials may be directed towards Variety, the Children's Charity or St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Des Moines. The services will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. Please visit St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines, YouTube channel or youtu.be/8yp0Ewsd-pg for the link. Please visit www.IlesCares.com for additional obituary information and online condolences.
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