MaryAnne Victor
April 09, 2011
Mary Anne Victor, 53, died Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Broadlawns Medical Center, of complications from her ongoing cancer treatment. A visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, in Des Moines. There will be a visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 First Avenue NE, in Cedar Rapids. A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church in Marion, Iowa with burial following at Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Mary Anne was born to Marge and Al Victor on May 5, 1957 in Marion, Iowa. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, Marion High School, and Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa where she studied music and theatre. Mary Anne settled in the Des Moines area. She worked in the telephone industry for Quest for several years and then opened “Vic and Andy’s”, an entertainment establishment in Des Moines that she operated until recently.
Mary Anne is survived by her sister, Barbara Bowden and her children Tish, Todd and Tiffany, along with her ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother, Jim Victor, brother, Tom (Mary) Victor and their five children, Jodie, Julie, Megan, Tim, and Chris and two grandchildren and brother, Mick (Karen) Victor and their two children, Amanda and Izzie. Mary Anne was a mom, sister, aunt and good friend to many.
Mary Anne had the most compassionate doctors, nurses, and techs that anyone could have.
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Kathy Celsy-Robertson
12/19/2011
Dear Mick and family,
This is Kathy Celsy who just happened to wonder about MaryAnne and found this unfortunate news on the internet. I lost my Dad a couple of years ago and my mind hasn't been where it used to be. But now, I'm finding that it's getting back to where it should be. In touch with friends and family and having that "feeling" of someone in need.
MaryAnne was a very dear and true friend to me. Meeting at Simpson College, sharing late night study sessions in the theatre and finding a true confidant. We were there for each other for many years. A lovely soul indeed.
My love and prayers to all of you,
Kathy
Charlie
04/15/2011
Just heard, and my heart is breaking. MaryAnne was so friendly and kind to everyone she met. She had a heart of gold, it will be missed terribly. Till we meet again, my friend.
Sheryl Webb
04/13/2011
I had the pleasure of working with Mary Anne at UsWest/Qwest, and had also visited her at Vic and Andy's in her early yrs there! My sincerest condolences to her family! Mary Anne was a unique & special person, she will be deeply missed!
Julie Whiteing
04/13/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult and trying time. I was truly blessed to have known and work with Mary Anne. She will be dearly missed . RIP Mary Anne until we meet again !
Charlotte Simmos
04/12/2011
My condolences to the family and other friends of Mary Anne. I met Mary Anne many, many years ago at NWB/US WEST/QWEST and we came in and out of each others lives many times over those years. Each re-aquaintance was a fun, comfortable update on each others lives. My daughter later became friends with Mary Anne also and we would share our stories. May she rest in peace.
Pam (Jones) Burner
04/12/2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne's family and all her very close friends in Des Moines. My kids, Max & Molly enjoyed Sunday Youth Darts so they could see her and get a hug. She was one awesome lady that will be missed and remembered by many.
You will be missed by the Wharff kids.
Max, Molly and Pam
Cris "Kauz" Kauzlarich
04/12/2011
What can i say about Maryann but...I've know her for about eight years, if not for her i would have never met all of the great friends i have..steph, jami, the poker people and of course lets not forget my wife! Maryann always had a smile and a hug for me/us when we came thru that door. As her kareoke DJ for about 3yrs I witnessed some truly amazing maryann moments and have never felt more loved in a public place surrounded by barflies. I will love you always Ma and can't wait to walk thru the doors in your new bar in heaven where i will start up the computer and start the kareoke forever. Kauz
Stacia Storm
04/12/2011
There are no words that can describe how my life changed with you in it. I would say Rest In Peace MA, but I know you'll have heaven 'jumpin' in no time. :-) I will miss your smiling face, until me meet again my friend. Love ya!! My deepest sympathy to the Victor family.
Travis baughman
04/12/2011
We will all miss you MA, you were truly one of the greatest people ive ever known
Terry Freeman
04/12/2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Mary Anne's family and friends. She was an amazing woman who always wore a smile. I have many cherished memories of MA. I feel blessed to have been fortunate enough to have her touch my life. Rest In Peace MA!
Robin Buchholz
04/12/2011
What can I say....we lost a heck of a lady but heaven gained an angel. I'm going to miss you and I am very sad that you are gone but no in my heart that we will see each other again. Love you RIP my friend.
john ellis
04/12/2011
my best wishes for maryanne on the other side. she was a treasured friend of mine, and i will live the rest of my life with the memories of her love, her compassion, her strength, and her sensitivity. i am sure god has already introduced her to her kindred spirits, which hopefully will be us someday. i will always love you, my friend. john
Denise Johnston
04/11/2011
What can I say I met Mary Ann just a little over ten years ago when I had just turned 18. she was a great friend not only to i but to my ex husband as well. He is the reason I met Mary Ann. She gave me a shoulder to cry on when things were ttough and a smile and lots of laughter when things were great. From the time I met her i always knew when I walked through the door at vic and andy's that she would have a smile and its great to see you attitude. God gained another angel and i know that she will be looking down on her many friends and family. I am sending my deepest sympathies to her family. I was in the place just a few short months ago when I lost my own mother. Remember she will always be with you.
with love and support,
Denise
Greg&Wendy Morgan
04/11/2011
Mary Anne,
You were a great cousin and the life of the party. Fun loving to all and a dear friend. No more medical stuff and we will all be together once again in the future. We will all be together one day and you will welcome us with open arms. You are a very special person Mary Anne. With great love, Greg & Wendy
Lisa and Doug Scott
04/11/2011
Mary Anne the pain and suffering is over. You fought a good fight. The memories from Vic and Andy's will live on forever. I will remember the fun and good times you had on that cruise in October. You enjoyed yourself to the fullest there.
Love and Miss You Mary Anne.
Doug and Lisa