"CAROL AND JAMES IM SO VERY SORRY MARY HAS PASSED ,SHE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAL ,ALWAYS VERY HAPPY ,I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH "
In loving memory of
Mary Dorothy Arterberry
October 10, 1924 - May 20, 2015
Mary D. Arterberry, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Mary Dorothy Arterberry was born on October 10, 1924 in Somerville, New Jersey to Harry and Pauline (Travis) McHugh. She grew up in Washington, D.C. and met her future husband, Orville Arterberry, while he was stationed in the military in Virginia. They were married on December 3, 1943 in Washington, D.C. and to this union three children were born: James, Carol and Larry.
Mary was a homemaker, babysitter and had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa on the assembly line for many years.
Mary was a member of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Maquoketa and the St. Anne's Guild. She was an outgoing people person who enjoyed camping, fishing, playing bingo and cards, especially Skip-Bo.
Those left to honor Mary's memory include her children, James (Arlett) Arterberry of Maquoketa, IA, and Carol (James) Summers of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lois Garien of Maquoketa, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Orville on October 29, 1987, 2 grandchildren Jeffery and Kevin, and a son Larry on May 22, 2012.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Mary D. Arterberry memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Carol,
Condolences to you and your family at a difficult time.
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"My memories of "little"Mary began as a childhood friend of Muriels. Many years later I remember her at Clinton Machine . We had many short visits later and I know she was a gentle and loving soul. Our thoughts and prayers travel with you and your loss."
"My memories of Mary throughout the years are numerous! What a sweet, gentle and kind soul! Memories are so special and can be held dear to the heart keeping her alive always. So sorry to hear of your family's loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers!"
"To Marys families,Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. "
"condulences to the Arterberry family over the loss of Mary ..I did not know her But my Grandmas madien name was Carrie Arterberry Varner not sure if we were related but my condulences"
"I never post on these but had to for Mary. She was one of the sweetest women I had the pleasure of knowing. She was quick to hug and only had good thoughts for everyone. I had the pleasure of spending many days with her when I permed her hair. I will miss watching her walk around carrying her walker instead of putting it down and actually using it. She will be missed but I hope the kindness she gave others will help them do the same. My thoughts are with her immediate family at this time, always keep her smiling face with you."
"Jim and Arlett, and family and James and Carol and family sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a sweetheart of a lady. Always a wonderful neighbor."
"Carol Sue and family...warm thoughts and prayers are with you .... you now have a new angel watching over ......whenever I hear someone say 'Sweetie" I will smile and think of Mary...God Bless"
"i am so sorry to hear about mary passing if u need any thing let me now "
"oh sorry to hear of marys passing.she was my friend forever"
"kids sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was such a neat woman "