Mary Cathrine Colby
March 01, 2023
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Mary Cathrine Colby, 73, passed away on March 1, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital.
Mary was born August 25, 1949, the daughter of Louie and Charleen (Dougherty) Sacco. She was an Administrative Assistant with the DCI for many years before retiring from the Iowa State Patrol after 35 years of faithful service.
She had a strong Catholic faith and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society (past Secretary and Vice President), St. Vincent De Paul (past Secretary); and Finance Council (past Secretary). She was a huge Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears supporter. She was always up for a “Girls' Night Out” with her girlfriends and felt blessed with those special friendships she made through the years. Above all else, she treasured time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her children, Christopher (Tonya) Colby, Jennifer Boyles, and Anthony “Tony” Colby; grandchildren, Justin Osterhout, Amanda Bronemann, Brandy (Matt) Bronemann, Nancy Pittman, Laura (Lacey Case) Wampole, Taylor Boyles, Lucas Boyles, and Alex Colby; great-grandchildren, Cloe, Kensleigh, Dominic, Kaeley, Elias, Christian, Kylah, Tristan, Jasper, and Calista; siblings, Timothy Sacco, Tom Sacco, Jimmy Sacco, and Julie (Tino) Backsen; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Sacco; and the love of her life, Kenny Rodine.
The family will greet friends Monday, March 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
If guests are not able to attend the service in person, the family invites friends to join them virtually by clicking the livestream link at the end of the obituary below and it will be accessible on the day of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
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Jerry Ostendorf
03/03/2023
I can still hear Marys pleasant voice on the phone or in person. I can still see her bright smile. She was always there when we needed her help to fulfill the DPS mission.
Rick SyWassink
03/02/2023
Mary it has been awhile but you were always there tohelp and be spportive when Iwas with the divsion. You will be missed by your family and all the folks you helped and supported all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family
Sherry Murphy
03/02/2023
Miss Mary, one of the most gracious and kind ladies I have ever known. I loved her from the first time I met her and have so many wonderful memories of working with her and spending time with her outside of work. Lunches at Tumeas was a favorite place to go. My heart is sad that she is gone but I am so glad for all the memories she has left me with, it was an honor and a blessing to be her friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family whom she loved so much.
Lisa Rusk
03/02/2023
I worked with Mary when she was with the Iowa State Patrol. She was always very friendly and helpful whenever I would approach her with questions. Mary will be missed. Her family and friends are in my thoughts.