CEDAR RAPIDS - Mary Eileen McMahon, 64 of Cedar Rapids, died unexpectedly in her home, Sunday, March 29, 2015.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the funeral chapel
Mary was born Jan. 27, 1951 in Oelwein, the daughter of Emmett and Mina (Odekirk) McMahon. She graduated from Oelwein High School in 1969. She worked for American Airlines in New York City before returning to Iowa where she attended Kirkwood College studying business. Mary then worked for Texas Instruments in Dallas until her retirement in 2001. Mary enjoyed scuba diving, pottery, gardening, crafting, reading, shopping and spending time with her neighbors, friends and family.
Mary is survived by her brother Tom (Gwen) McMahon of Mt. Vernon and Mike (Wanda) McMahon of Muscatine; three nieces Christina Osborn, Cindy (Andy) Dunham and Carrie (Brad) Pumphrey; two nephews Wade McMahon and Shane (Rachael) McMahon; six great-nieces and three great-nephews, and her beloved cat, Sophie.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.

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Published by Oelwein Daily Register on Apr. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary McMahon

28 Entries

Jay Weber

July 1, 2025

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since you've been gone. Just know that your friends in the Texins Dive Club still remember you and all the fun times we had. Many others from the club have passed, but we're still diving with John McMasters, Mike Moothart, Joe Vaughn, and others that still miss your quick smile and mischievous sense of humor. As Billy Reese would say... "fair winds and following seas, my friend."

Barbara Vines

March 24, 2025

Mary, as I started to refresh my garden for the summer, I came across one of your larger flower pots. It is still beautiful and much appreciated. What a great and talented friend you were.
I'm still missing you.

Patrick Kepler

March 24, 2023

I was just thinking of her and the good times we had at work. She was so thoughtful to help us clean up ou house after the 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids. Still difficult to think she is gone.

Pat Stammeyer

March 24, 2020

Thank you for the pleasant reminder of sweet Mary, sometimes we forget, times goes by so fast. Bless her

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Patrick Kepler

March 24, 2019

A reminder appeared today and that was timely since I just happened to be thinking of her. I remember joking with her after work and how she helped us clean our house after the floods of 2008. Many good memories. Till we all meet again.

Dr. Fitzgerald and staff

April 6, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss.

Dawn Herkelman

April 2, 2015

I met Mary through my sister Debbie. Not only were they neighbors but they were very close friends. Many gatherings at my sister's house included Mary. We truly enjoyed her friendship. Her passing was a great shock and will leave a huge gap in our lives. Bless her family and I hope knowing she was so loved and will be greatly missed will bring them some comfort.

Deb Mehegan

April 2, 2015

My condolences to Mary's family on her sudden and unexpected passing. Mary was my co-worker at Stoneriver and we shared a lot of laughs and lunches and even a few shopping excursions. She was delightful to be around and I appreciated knowing her. I will remember her always. Thanks for the many wonderful memories, Mary, I will miss you.

David Boddicker

April 2, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing away. She and my sister, Jackie were roommates years ago in Cedar Rapids. I attended a party at her house years ago in Texas and she was in rare form. I had not seen her in years, but her friendship with my sister made her welcome me as if I were family. She was very kind and well liked by everyone her path came across. May she rest in peace.

Mary and her family are in my prayers.

John Burgess

April 2, 2015

I was shocked when I saw of Mary's passing in the paper today. Mary and I have been friends since we first met working at Mayflower in 1975. We have stayed in touch through all of these years and as late as last week, she called me to check on how I was doing following my knee replacement and offered me her crutches.
I have wonderful memories of her and she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Tom, Mike and all of her family members.

Jerry Passer

April 1, 2015

Mary was my neighbor for 12 years. She loved my three dogs and referred to them as the boys. She fenced her yard and asked me to put a gate in between the two yards so she could let the boys in her yard. After that I kindly referred to her as "The Gate Lady." Nearly every day in every season she would entertain "The Boys". We already miss her. My sympathies go out to Tom, Mike and her beloved nieces and nephews. The neighbor hood won't be the same.
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April 1, 2015

Many fond memories of Mary at OCHS! She was a great friend.
I send my sympathy and prayers to Mike, Tom and family.
Paula Kjar Bush

Mary O'Brien Nichols

April 1, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, I have so many memories of when we were young. I learned so many of lives lesions with her. Mike and Tom my condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. I am currently out of state and am sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral.

Sandra Kramer

April 1, 2015

Mary's passing comes as such a surprise. After Mary retired from StoneRiver, occasionally I would stop by her house for beers (or wine?) on the backyard's patio. She loved to be outside; she enjoyed planting her gardens, fusing with her herbs, or just sitting to enjoy the beautiful day. And her basement was inspiring including displays of her hobbies. Mary is a wonderful person who will help nearly anyone. For example, there was an elderly lady across the street, Molly; Mary helped move Molly back to England after several decades of living in Iowa. Mary helped me with my recent party; she spent a lot of time with me preparing food and decorating for the event. Mary was a volunteer at many humane societies; to name a few, Muscatine, Linn County, and during CR's Flood at Kirkwood Community College.

I will truly miss a wonderful friend. My prayers are with you, Mike, Tom and family. Take care of Sophie, the cat.

Patrick Kepler

April 1, 2015

I enjoyed working with her and sharing laughs. We appreciated her helping us clean up our house after the flood. I will miss her greatly. Peace be with her family and friends.

Troy White

April 1, 2015

I enjoyed the opportunity to know and work with Mary. Her kind words and exceptional personality made tough days better. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

DIANNA DOPP BRANDENBURG

April 1, 2015

NARY WAS A SPECIAL PERSON ENJOYED MANY HOUR RIDING HORSES TOGETHER AND SPENDING TIME IN SCHOOL SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Sheryl Gosse

March 31, 2015

Sympathy to Mary's family, I've known Mary since jr. high. What a good friend she has been. Seen Mary a few years ago. Will miss her emails. Enjoy your new journey. Happy thoughts :)

Pam Cooke(Boyington)

March 31, 2015

Mary, I feel privileged to have been able to call you a friend. I was so excited about your upcoming visit. My greatest sympathy to the family for this loss. Mary was a wonderful woman and I am so glad I was able to call her my friend p

Judy Burns

March 31, 2015

Mary, Kathy (Ohl) Collines and I were planning a get together this spring,either in Cedar Rapids or La Crosse, my facebook skills are poor, so we corresponded via email, this teaches me a lesson never put off plans until tomorrow, my deepest symathy to the family, I am missing her already, my friend since junior high.

Cherry Urch

March 31, 2015

Mary, my dear sweet friend of 30 years. I am so blessed to have had you in my life. Enjoyed the heck out of our girl trips, flea market shopping and our chats. My deepest sympathy to your family and most of all Sophie.

Tim Hicks

March 31, 2015

Angie and I send blessings of comfort and peace to her family. We are grateful to have had our lives touched by her.

Barbara Vines

March 31, 2015

Mary, my coworker, dive buddy, and dear friend for 30 years. I have been blessed to have you as a part of my life. Thank you for all the laughs and good times. I will miss you more than I can say. Rest in peace until we meet again.

Pat Stammeyer

March 31, 2015

So sorry about your loss, Marry was a Lovely lady.

Jeanne and Denis Duppong

March 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy Rose

March 30, 2015

Oh my gosh! MY running buddy & friend is gone..
She just posted on my Facebook to wish me Happy Birthday a few days early, which I thanked her. I wish I was able to attend, but unable. I will remember all the good times we had many days & nights. My regards to her family & our other friends.

Marilyn Roepke Braaten

March 30, 2015

God' s peace be with your family as you continue on in your journey.

Pennie Copp

March 30, 2015

Sympathy and prayers for your family.

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