Mary Jo McKinny

Mary Jo McKinny, 67, passed away on March 21, 2015. She was born October 25, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, where she lived most of her life. As a young girl, she traveled with her family as her Father was in the military. She was always quick to make friends wherever they called home.

She was a resident of Mainstream Living, Inc., for years. She was very happy there and was known as the “Matriarch” to housemates and staff. Mary Jo was an outgoing person, happy, fun and loved people.

She was an active participant in the Special Olympics program and won many blue ribbons. She looked forward to returning to Camp Sunnyside each year with her friends.

Mary Jo is survived by her mother, Donna McKinny and sister, Kathleen McKinny both of Vero Beach, Florida, as well as a loving extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Alexander McKinny and her brothers, Daniel G. McKinny (Laura) and Thomas P. McKinny (Candice).

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50313.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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