Mary Sue Duffy

A visitation for Mary Sue will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Stevens Memorial Chapel, 607 28th Street, Ames, IA 50010. The funeral will follow at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 E 9th St, Ames, IA 50010.

Mary Sue Duffy was born on July 18, 1947, in Ames, Iowa to William Joseph and Emma (Bousek) Duffy. She graduated from Ames High School in 1965. She worked as a housekeeper for Riverside Manor and Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames where she was known as a conscientious and hard worker. Mary Sue was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic parish in Ames.

Mary Sue was a true Cyclone fan who attended every home football game as long as she was able, and when her mobility issues got in the way she invested in a large flat screen to follow her team. She was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed the church services at Accura. She was an avid reader all her life and loved working crossword puzzles and word searches and listening to Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. At Accura she loved Bingo, Farkle, crafts projects, and musical entertainment, and kept up on her soap operas and politics.

Mary Sue is preceded in death by her parents, brother Bill Duffy, sister Joanne Witting and nephew Tom Witting. She is survived by her brother Ray Duffy, nephews Mark Duffy, Joel (Krista) Duffy, Joe (Nikki) Witting, Lori Witting, Jim (Jenette) Witting, nieces Kathy Niederhelm (Hank), Jennifer (Phil) Costain, Linda Shaw, and Angela Youtsey (Mike).

The family would like to thank the staff at Accura Healthcare of Ames and Suncrest Hospice for their care and kindness.

Special thanks to her longtime friend Jean Bremer for her companionship and many years of support, as well as her devoted vigil during the last weeks.

Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mary Sue.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.stevensmemorialchapel.com for the Duffy family.