Mary Jo Buhl
April 09, 2016
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Mary Jo Buhl, 74, of Des Moines passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Taylor Hospice House. Mary Jo was born on June 13, 1941 in Des Moines to Julia (Cataldo) and Samuel R. Ellis, Sr.
Mary Jo co-owned American Awards for several years. She was a life-time member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mary Jo lived her life for her family. She was blessed with six children. She met and fell in love with David Buhl on New Year’s Eve, 1976. Years later they were married on January 30, 1982 and spent many wonderful years together.
Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her loving husband, David; children, Lucia (Frank) Klier, Samuel A. (Cathy) Ellis, Victoria Vannoy, Theresa (Mark) McCoy and Christina (Neil) Sowers; siblings, Dominic (Lori) Ellis, Victoria Jasper, Elizabeth (Gene) Phillips, Rosemarie (Roger) Dougherty, Samuel R. (Diana) Ellis, Jr. and Julianna (William) Konkol; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved daughter, Patricia Marie.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. She will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Danny and Jean Foster
04/13/2016
Our prayers are with your family as you bury your loved one. We know she was a blessing for each of you and that each and every one of your were a blessing in life for Mary Jo.
May your family find peace in the days ahead and share with each other the found memories of all the times you shared here on earth.
Love Danny and Jeani
Alice (Palmer ) woods
04/12/2016
I went to school with Mary Jo at St. Anthony's. Just wanted to give my condolence. God bless you all.
Marilyn Thompson Hamby
04/12/2016
Deepest Condolences for the whole family. Met her in 9th grade at Weeks and she was a wonderful friend through high school and beyond. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Denny and Janet Hampton
04/12/2016
Our Condolences to All that loved her. She was the sweetest girl. We loved her positive personality and smile and enjoyed every moment with her. She is Free now from pain and suffering. We are blessed to have known her. RIP Mary Jo and do a little square dancing up there. Loves to all. Denny and Janet Hampton
Mr.& Mrs. James Klier
04/12/2016
Condolences to the family.
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart
Cathy Kinzie
04/12/2016
My sympathies and prayers for this large and loving family. Mary Jo was such a warm, funny, sweet, ornery, loving, and welcoming lady and was the glue that held everyone together and she will be sorely missed. Heaven welcomed a new angel when she passed.
Leisa Luttrell
04/11/2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed her energy and great personality during our time together. May God grant you all peace.
Jeff Rickabaugh
04/11/2016
My deepest condolences to all the many family members. My close,nearly life long friendship with Lucy, has allowed me to become friends with many of you, and I share your sadness. What a wonderful lady, who always treated me as one of the family. And what a great family it is! You are all in my heart during this difficult time. Jeff Rickabaugh