MarySue McMulin

MarySue Effie McMulin, 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2018, while under hospice care in Cedar Rapids.

MarySue was born January 16, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to George and Betty Goodner. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from North High School in Des Moines. She studied accounting at DMACC and provided bookkeeping and tax services at various places. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles and was a die-hard Hawkeye fan. MarySue was a magnificent cook and an extreme holiday decorator. She loved visiting lighthouses and going “junking”.

MarySue is survived by her children, Scott (Kim) Droessler, Melissa (Brian) Senkowsky, Regina Smith, Shannon McEnany, Sonia Smith and Aimee Smith; her siblings, Robert, John, Susan, Linda and David; 28 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her special nephew, Bobby; her cat, Kia Kitty; and a host of extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete in 2004; her biological parents; her adoptive parents, John V. and Mary Droessler; daughter, Anissa (Buffy); sisters, Jane and Charlotte; brother, Gary; and the father of her children, Gary Smith.

MarySue’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFumeralHome.com.

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