Alice Evelyn Hamlett, 96, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the
Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. She was born on March 18, 1927, at home near Arlington, in
rural Fayette County, the daughter of Harley A. and Gladys M. (Welch) Probasco. As a young girl she and her
family moved to North Dakota for a few years, eventually the family settled in the Edgewood area. Alice
graduated from Edgewood High School with the class of 1944. After her schooling she worked at a bank in
Cedar Rapids for a short time before her wedding.
On October 3, 1945, Alice was united in marriage to Lyle W. Hamlett at Wood Methodist Church, near Wood
Center. Four children were born to this union. After her marriage, Alice worked at the Edgewood
Convalescent Home for over 29 years, eventually being in charge of the Dietary Department.
Alice enjoyed playing cards and gardening. She did a lot of embroidery and was an excellent cook. Alice
was a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star, and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
She most of all cherished the times spent with her family.
Survivors include her four children, Eileen (Richard) Waterman of Manchester, Tom Hamlett of Beloit,
Wisconsin, Jim (Karen Salvage) of State College, Pennsylvania, and Cathy (Lary) Shaw of Edgewood; seven
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren with two on the way; brother-in-law,
Bryce (Jeanette) Hamlett of Edgewood; sisters-in-law, Sue Probasco of Springfield, Missouri, and Margaret
Probasco of Cedar Rapids.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle Hamlett in 2013; grandson, Russell
Waterman; and brothers, Arthur, Gerald, and Joe Probasco.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com .
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Edgewood,
Iowa, with Pastor Mike Jackson officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood,
Iowa. Friends may also call one hour before service at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Monday.
Interment: Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Iowa
