Mary Ellen DeLong
To the Delong Family: Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Remorsefully, Select Construction
Select Construction
Marion
IA
It won't be the same here or in Marion without Mary Ellen's .clever comments and smiling face. Who will Don pick on?The reparte went on for years!We will miss her visits. Our love to Vince and the family.
Don and Boo Balster
Puerto Vallarta
IA
Mexico
I will miss her smile and friendly hello. When my parents were alive, she always asked how they were, which touched my heart. Your friend and neighbor, and former salad girl, Renee Corkery
Renee & Jim Corkery
Cedar Rapids
IA
I want to extend my deepest condolences to all of the De Long family. I know she will be missed by all of you. She was a very special lady and I so enjoyed our visits together over the years. Please take care and know I love you. Gale Fry
Gale Fry
Muscatine
IA
Mary Ellen was a very caring person. She gave me a job early in life and kinda took me under her wing. I worked for her and became a neighbor. Once a friend of hers, then you stayed a friend and she never forgot anything or anyone. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you learn how much she meant to so many. Kendra Murfied Olson
Kendra Murfield Olson
Ames
IA
Vince and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathies at the loss of Mary Ellen. Stan Huff
Stan Huff
Melbourne
FL
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Mary Ellen was a wonderful person who touched my life many years ago as well as the lives of many people. I am grateful to her in so many ways. She was an effervescent personality with so much love and caring for others, especially her family. The world could use more like her. She was a amazing soul who will be missed.
Christine Huver
Orlando
FL
There are not enough words to describe how the Delong family has touched so many for so many years. From the dinner theaters to all the other holidays we've spent together! My deepest felt sympathies....Vince,Jim,Bob,Doug,Jeff and all of your families......Diane
Diane Franck
Swisher
IA
Very sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless.
Mary & Madelene Hahn
Muscatine
IA
Doug and Dallas - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Brenda Vargason
Coggon
IA
We would like to extend our sympathy to the DeLong family. Mary Ellen was a great person and will be missed. The Housekeeping Staff of Cooper's Mill
Robin
Cedar Rapids
IA
Vince and family ... we share your grief with the loss of Mary Ellen..! I don't think I have ever met anyone with her drive and such a desire for life..! What a lady, classy and funny and ... one heck of a worker..! Have not seen her for probably 2-3 years as we don't get back to town that often, but always stay at the Longbranch..! Cherish the memories of this wonderful lady ... who did indeed love animals ... we had many chats about that subject many times. Sincerely, Bill & Rhonda Lambing Greenwood, IN Collins employee for 35 years.
William P Lambing
Greenwood
IN
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Fate and difficult times led me to the Longbranch many years ago. I found a job I enjoyed and people I liked working with very much. Mary Ellen had a great work ethic and good sense of humor too. I have many warm memories of Mary Ellen and her family. Take comfort in knowing she is free of pain and at peace with the Lord. She has gone on ahead of you but she will always be with you in your hearts. Treasure your memories of her always. I will. Janet Harding
Janet Harding
Marion
IA
Mary Ellen was my best friend's Jim mother when I was growing up and treated me as if I was another son in the family. I spent many weekends with the DeLong's from as early as I can remember until about 12 years old. God bless Mary Ellen and her family.
David Johnson
Denver
CO
Vince and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We all remember Mary Ellen as a warm, loving person. We know you will miss her. It's wonderful she worked in a hostess position since she was so welcoming and caring. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Remembering good times together. Love, Doug and Lainey Rodes Eva Gail EG and Becky
Doug Rodes
Fayetteville
TN
Vince and Family Mary Ellen Touched me in this life Sincerly Denis
Denis Johnson
Edwards
CO
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. MaryEllen touched so many lives in so many different ways and she truly cherished her children. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sharon Haddy
Cedar Rapids
IA
Vince and family, We extend our deepest condolences at your time of loss. Mary Ellen will always be remembered by us as a wonderful wife and mother who loved her family dearly. Her friendliness and cheerful manner always made a return visit to Iowa and Cedar Rapids something we eagerly anticipated. Although geography limited our visits in later years we always knew that she would eagerly welcome us. As a child, Mary Ellen was the wise, sophisticated cousin from the bigger city who would extend her warmth, kindness and wisdom to our family. Her love of the arts, intellectual interests and wisdom intrigued us, and her affinity for caring for family earned our great respect. She left a legacy of her interests, caring and love with her family and for all those who knew her. Deepest sympathies, Roger, Curt, Bridget, Alec, Erich and Max
Roger D. Hemm
Peru
NY
To the Delong Family, Our Deepest Sympathies go out to you. My Dad Al Ullrich worked at the Longbranch many years ago. I remember coming in with him when I was a little girl and Mary Ellen would have them make me a Shirley Temple drink in a boot cup. I have fond memories of eating there and dancing with Dad on the dance floor. May God Bless you and your family. She is truly in a wonderful place. Sincerely, Mary and Yvonne Ullrich
Mary and Yvonne Ullrich
Vinton
IA
To the Delong family... Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. We know this is a hard time for you all and we just wanted to let you know we are sorry for the lost. She was such a caring women. Oh i cant leave out the fact that she was also a very funny person as well, every time her and Vince came to eat she was always giving him a hard time. She will be turely miss and our love is sent to you all. Starr Hunt
Coopers MIll Staff
cedar rapids
IA
Dear Jaimie and the entire DeLong Family, We just wanted to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Grandma was a beautiful person with a generous heart. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you, but know that we love you, and if you need anything please let us know. All Our Love & Prayers, Jeremy, Rhonda & Landon Cohn
Rhonda Cohn
Marion
IA
To the DeLong Family, I didn't know Mary Ellen, but she must have been very special to have a son like Bob. My very deepest sympathy in this hard time. Love Charol Shakeshaft
Charol Shakeshaft
Ashland
VI
Vince, Jim, Doug, Jeff, Bob and Families, We extend our deepest sympathies to you for your loss. Mary Ellen was our special cousin, so pretty, so talented, and oh so funny. She almost always was the one that came to mind when thoughts turned toward my Mother's side of the family. We are going to miss her. Even though we didn't see each very much and even talk all that often, it was nice to know she was there. I am so glad that I made the trip to Cedar Rapids to visit you, to see your Best Westerns and to spend special time at your 'woods/river' cabin. These are the kinds of memories I can keep close to my heart. God bless you all. We wish we could be with you tomorrow to share our memories. We will remember you in our prayers and we send our love. Judith Evans, Daughter Lori, Son Evan, and Granddaughter Kylee
Judith Evans
Houston
TX
To Vince and the entire DeLong family, We were saddened to hear of the loss of Mary Ellen. What a special person she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cathy, Carl & Joel Wickman
Cathy Wickman
Springville
IA
To the Delong family, I really enjoyed working for you and MaryEllen,and Vince...You guys were great people to work for...She will be missed as even though I don't work for the Longbranch anymore I would still expect to see her...again,she will be missed... Jay and Bobbie Colbeck