Mary Jo Hansell

Des Moines

Mary Jo Hansell, 63, passed away September 7, 2015. Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation on Monday, September 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the service on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:00 p.m.

Mary Jo was born December 19, 1951 to Helen (Sawin) and Leo Broerman. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1970, Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1973, The University of St. Francis - Joliet, IL in 1979, and earned her Master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1987. In 1986 she married Marion Ivan Hansell.

Mary Jo LOVED spending time with family and friends, traveling and shopping. She spent her 43 year career at UnityPoint where she touched countless lives as a nurse and educator. Mary Jo instilled happiness in others with her quick smile and infectious laugh. She was a shining example of how we should treat each other with her positive attitude and outgoing personality.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Marion "Dude" Hansell of Des Moines; daughter, Amanda Jo (Mihalovich) Downs; son-in-law, Brian Downs; grandson, Hayden Downs; all of Urbandale; her mother, Helen Jo Broerman of Oskaloosa; sisters, Patty (Jeff) Turner of Des Moines, Becky Broerman of Des Moines; and nephew, Todd Hansell. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her father, Leo Broerman; and parents-in-law, Arlene and Ivan Hansell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Creutzfeldt Jakob's Disease research www.cjdfoundation.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Hansell

17 Entries

February 7, 2016

So sorry to learn of your loss.....

Vicky Gear

September 14, 2015

Tim and I and my brother, Jerry Warren, Jr. want to send our prayers to you and your family for your wife's passing. God's Blessings to all of you, Vicky & Tim Gear

Merrill & De Frost

September 13, 2015

Marion and family -- So sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was alway such a joy to be around

marilyn fry

September 13, 2015

I worked with Mary Jo. at IMMC. She was a wonderful person and so fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss.

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September 12, 2015

Our sincere condolences. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

September 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss Patti. Bruce & Kathy Baumbaugh

Kathy Pohlman

September 12, 2015

Marion,

I heard of Mary Jo's passing last nite and was so shocked. I am so sorry for your loss. I actually ran into her about a year ago and she recognized me first and was the same Mary Jo. She gave me a big hug and kiss!!! I worked with her in Human Resources at Methodist when she was Employment Manager. Prayers go out to all of you. Her family was very special to her. I know she will be greatly missed.

Kathy Drake Pohlman

Charlie Falbo

September 12, 2015

To The Hansell Family
I was a pharmacist at IMMC and left in 1996. Mary Jo was a great person and co worker.
She had many assets including an upbeat positive attitude. She was a joy to be around. Almost 20 years have gone by, but she is a memorable Person.
Christ's Peace be with you.

Kent

September 11, 2015

Hatch...I am so shocked about your loss. Just talked to you a few days ago and had no idea she was not doing well. She was such a neat lady! My heart goes out to you, buddy.

TERRI & SCOTT

September 11, 2015

PATTY - WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARY JO... THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK..

Carol Przybylski

September 11, 2015

Patti, Our sincere sympathies on the passing of your sister. May God keep you and your family in his arms through this difficult time. Our condolences, Carol and Vanessa

Cheryl Bolden

September 11, 2015

Thinking of you my dear sister Patti. May you find comfort in all the funny stories that you told the PGX girls about your sister!

Carrie VanWeelden (Irelan)

September 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Mary Jo will missed.

Judy Sprague

September 11, 2015

Marion. Am very sorry for your loss.

elma rabe

September 11, 2015

So very sorry for your loss ,Mary Jo was a kind wonderful person and a heart of gold. Prayers for her and your family ,she will be missed by many. God Bless!

lila mart hiedeman

September 11, 2015

Marion ~ I am shocked and saddened to read of the loss of Mary Jo. I am so very sorry for you and all of your family. May God be with you and may the good memories see you through this time of sorrow.

Colette Nebola

September 10, 2015

I knew Mary Jo for many years at Unity Point . She always had a smile and showed genuine warmth when she saw you . She will be dearly missed .

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