Sue DeReus
May 18, 2016
Sue DeReus passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 83.
Sue was born February 18, 1933 to Reginald and Fern (Friday) Hoare in Des Moines. She graduated from Mitchelville High School and attended Iowa State Teacher’s College. Sue retired from the State of Iowa where she had worked in the Department of Revenue for many years. In 1982, she began working at the Holiday Inn South and worked there until 1993. Sue was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, UMW and Questers. She loved traveling, especially to Northern Minnesota, beating her family at cribbage and spending time with her grandchildren.
Sue is survived by her children, Lee Ann (Russ) Remetch, David DeReus (Linda) and Michael (Michelle) DeReus; grandchildren, Bailey (Phil) Mareu, Alex (Morgan) Main, Alli (Nick) Neese, Ben (Hector) Main, Kelsey (Derek Wood) DeReus, Meridith Main, Megan DeReus and Courtney DeReus; step-grandchildren, Coady (Andi) Lundy and Connor Lundy; great-grandsons, Jorden Neese, Andrew Main and Jaxen Neese; Bruce, Lola and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23rd at the funeral home followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa or Grace United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Shannon Ingamells
05/23/2016
Lee Ann and family, I am so sorry for this sudden loss. I know how special your mother was to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Terri Crise
05/23/2016
Dave and Linda...I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Hugs and prayers!
Linda Neese
05/20/2016
So sorry for the loss of your mother, grandma, and great grandma. She was such a sweet lady. Thinking of the family during this time of sorrow.
JAN SMITH PETERSCHICK
05/20/2016
Our entire family grieves with you, at the death of your mom and grandma....prayers of comfort for you all