Our deepest sympathy to the Ritchie family.

Sacred Heart High School Alumni - Waterloo, Iowa
November 30, 2015

We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Mary Kay (Cummings) Ritchie.

Bill Keane, Sacred Heart Class of 1949, & wife, Arlene
November 30, 2015

Dear Anne, Jane, Phil & Ellen, I am sending my deepest sympathy to Anne, Jane, Phil and Ellen on the loss of your dearest mother and my life long friend, Mary Kay. I just had a long phone conversation with her on September 28, 2015 when I was visiting my mom in Cedar Rapids. We had a great time catching up on all the family news. She was so proud of all of you especially her grand children. I was your family's first babysitter on Benton Street. I also remember many years of babysitting on Clifton Street. I remember when my 1st child, Jennifer, was born. She was thrilled to see us and she enjoyed the fact that Jennifer was born on Ellen's birthday. Mary Kay was a kind and caring person and a wonderful and loving mom. I will miss and remember her always. Sincerely, Bette Jo

Bette Jo Plotner (Soukup)
November 30, 2015

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, grandma and mother-in-law Jane, Doug and family. Our sincerest sympathies to and your entire family. Sincerely, Gary, and Lynn Richardsonc

Lynn Richardson
December 1, 2015

My thought and prayers go out to all of Mary Kay's loved ones. I knew her through her working with John in his office. She was always warm and caring, and I pray all of your wonderful memories will bring you comfort in this time of loss and in the days to come. Mary Taylor

Mary C. Taylor
December 1, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Mary Kay. She will be remembered in our prayers. Dr. Frank and Pat Thornton, Long Beach, CA.

Dr. and Mrs. Francis J. Thornton
December 1, 2015

Anne, Really sorry to hear of your Mom's passing We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers . Trish and Clancy

Trish and Clancy Sullivan
December 1, 2015

Phil, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.My sympathy to you and Family. I will keep you in my thoughts a and prayers.

Martha Kolb
December 2, 2015

Phil, Anne, Jane, and Ellen, My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Although we can not make it to the funeral, know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy, Greg, Spencer, and Ellie Davis

Cindy Davis
December 3, 2015

To the Ritchie family...Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We remember Mary Kay and John from our days on Benton Street and at St. Pius X in Cedar Rapids. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. God Bless!

Bette Soukup and Debra Hawes (Soukup)
December 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I have known Dr. John and Mary Kay for many years and have always regarded them as my friends. I will miss them both. Kindest regards to all the family.

John F. Hamm, DPM
December 5, 2015

I have some very good memories of your mom & it sadden me to hear about her death. May God bring your family his peace & guard your hearts and minds during this difficult time. I am thinking of you all.

Mark Cross
December 6, 2015

Mary Kay was an inspiration to me during meetings and events at St. Pius in Cedar Rapids. We also volunteered together with John at Green Square Meals. More recently, we brought communion to her at Keystone-Cedars. She had a good influence on my life, and will be missed as a part of our parish community. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine Kirpes
December 18, 2015