Mary Margaret Mullin
February 9, 1914 ~ March 10, 2009
Mary Margaret McMeel Mullin, 95, of Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids, died there on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Mark Osterhaus. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her five children, Bernie Mullin, Kathleen Wickham, both of Cedar Rapids, Tom (Pam) Mullin of Centennial, Colorado, James (Kathy) Mullin of Moorestown, New Jersey, and John (Mary Anne) Mullin of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren, Julie (Mike) O'Malley, Kerry Rivera, all of Cedar Rapids, Laura (Don) Wakamatsu of North Richland Hills, Texas, Lisa (Jim) Gurno of Round Rock, Texas, Kara (David) Rowan of Eugene, Oregon, Ben (Noreen) Mullin of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sarah, Daniel, and Amanda Mary Mullin, all of Moorestown, New Jersey; eight great grandchildren, Conor O'Malley, Shea O'Malley, Elena Rivera, Megan Rivera, Eisley Rowan, and Jake, Luke, and Jadyn Wakamatsu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph Mullin, her parents; four brothers; Bernard, Gerald, Eugene, and James; and three sisters, Gwendolyn, Ursula, and Ann. Mary was born in Cedar Rapids on February 9, 1914, to James and Mary Margaret McMeel. In 1932, she graduated from St. Patrick's High School. She married Thomas Mullin on February 12, 1938, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Mary loved to travel and she was able to visit the Holy Land and Greece and went to Ireland five times to trace her roots and visit relatives. She visited the stone house in Monaghan where her grandfather was born and to spend time with her cousin, Sean McMeel who still lived there. She kept in touch with her cousins in Ireland and got a lot of pleasure from the letters they wrote to her. Duplicate Bridge was another passion and she became a Life Master and was inducted into the Bridge Hall of Fame on January 17, 1991. She loved going to bridge tournaments all over the country and always brought treats to share. Mary was a caring and generous person. Even with five children at home, she had her sister and brother-in-law living with the family. She later added many friends and relatives to celebrate Christmas or move-in for a short time. Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She not only prayed for her family every night, but also prayed for friends, bridge players and whoever else she thought needed the prayers. It got so her prayers took up half an hour with all her additions. She loved God, the Blessed Virgin, St. Anthony, and St. Jude. We believe she is with them now.
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As a long-time close friends of James and his family, I felt I knew Mary well, even though I have not met her. I know she had a real zest for life and enjoyed each day. She will be missed by all but never forgotten. Love to all the Mullins, Rich
My thoughts are with you at this time. I know it was your privilege to be with her in her last years. She made it to Heaven just in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
Marian
Mary was really the stereotype of the Irish Mother Confessor; one of those rare persons who is so full and kindness and love for all those around her. During the time that I got to know Mary well, 1973-1986, we had alot of laughs and a bit of Jamesson’s too. We always laughed at each other’s stories. Now the treasures of her life, her children and their descendants, will keep that legacy alive.
It’s been a long time since 18th St. I often asked my Dad (Derwin Elliott) about Dad. She was a wonderful lady – always so nice to me. You all are so lucky to have had her for 95 years. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Joy Elliott Brecht
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is so hard to lose a loved one, but she is in a much better place. She was a great lady, a joy to be around. Twyla and Dale
From Texas: Sorry if this is a duplication but I don’t think I sent my previous one correctly.
Anyway, just wanted to tell the family how much I enjoyed being with Mary at the bridge table or at a visit. She was such a joy to be around. We always had a lot of laughs. I got quite a kick out of some of the things she’d say! She was so kind to me and a wonderful Christian example of Jesus’ love for others. May God grant his peace to her loved ones.
Dear Kay, I know you have many wonderful memories of times spent with your mother. May those memories help you and your family at this sorrow. Sondra Bolsinger
Kay and family, we are thinking of all of you in the loss of your dear Mother. She was one neat lady and raised such a nice family. That was so wonderful that she got to travel and visit so many neat places. I am sure she is enjoying being with her family in heaven now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen and David Kroeger Orange Beach Ala.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF AUNT MARY. SHE WAS QUITE THE “LADY”. WE REALLY INJOYED OUR COUPLE OF TRIPS TO TAMA WITH HER AND UNCLE GENE, ALSO THE DAYS SHE SPENT WITH US GOING INTO UNCLE GENES FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. WE WILL MISS HER HUMOR, IT WAS WONDERFUL. GOD BLESS DEAR AUNT MARY. JOHN AND CHAR GILLICK
What a glorious “homecoming” the angels must have had for Mary! We so appreciated her prayers and her friendship. I especially enjoyed playing bridge with Mary, and helping her out at the Partnership desk by rounding out the tables. Often, I would end up as Mary’s partner! She will be missed.