Cindy Sue Timko

Cindy Sue Timko
Des Moines, Iowa

Cindy Sue Timko – also, known as Nene by her grandbabies, 72, passed away on August 2, 2025 at Greater Southside in Des Moines. She was born to Donald and Helen (Reese) Merryfield on May 22, 1953 in Des Moines.

Cindy was a beloved bartender at Highland Park Country Club, known by all for her warm heart and superb cooking. From Taco Tuesday’s, to Steak Friday’s, to her legendary weekend breakfasts—especially her loaded hash browns—were the talk of the town. “Man-O-Man,” people would say, they were unforgettable. Cindy was a true staple of the neighborhood, a friend to all, and she was deeply, deeply loved

To know Cindy was to know greatness. She was the kind of person who would give a stranger the shirt off her back without a second thought. Always kind, always caring, she had a gift for listening and making people feel truly seen. Her visits to Prairie Meadows and the ocean at South Padre Island were always a favorite of hers.

Family was everything to Cindy, being a mother and grandmother wasn’t just a role—it was her passion, her purpose, and her joy. She was the true definition of a mother in every sense of the word.

Cindy is survived by her children, Jeffry Merryfield, Darren (Teresha) Wilson, Tricia (JR) Mauk, Dawn (Eric) Wilson and Charles (Jessica) Wilson; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 nephew; 4 nieces; brother, Steve (Kathy) Merryfield and sister Teri (Duke) Osborne.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Memorial contributions make be directed to the family, in loving memory of Cindy.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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