St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Le Mars. Following their marriage, she was a homemaker for her family. Her husband Leonard passed away on Oct. 11, 1994. Mary Lou continued to live in Le Mars and had lived at Park Place Estates for the last year.Mary Lou was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She participated in bowling leagues with family members and friends, and belonged to several card clubs. Her pastimes included reading, working crossword puzzles, and watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes. Spending time with family, traveling, and celebrating special occasions were some of her greatest joys.Survivors include her two daughters: Deborah (Mark) Lethcoe of South Sioux City, NE and Barbara (John) Grosenheider of Sioux Falls, SD; three sons: David (Marilyn) Mayrose of Ankeny, IA; Thomas (Peggy) Mayrose of Le Mars, IA; and Paul Mayrose of Sioux Falls, SD; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Marge Livermore and Betty Shea of Le Mars, IA; a brother in law: Bill Mayrose of Lake Arrowhead, CA; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Lucille Nemmers; her husband, Lum Mayrose; her son: Stephen Mayrose; her siblings: Marvin "Sonny" Nemmers and Barbara Baack; and her in laws: Marcella Nemmers, Bill Baack, Steve Shea, and Orville "Hank" Livermore. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/mary-lou-mayrose