"Dear, Elmer, Kimn, & Lyndel, I am sadden and very, very sorry to hear about Mary! She was a very sweet and wonderful person who will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to and all her family and friends! I am thinking about you during these difficult days of days of sadness!"
In loving memory of
Mary Keuhnle
May 25, 2010
Mary Lomax Keuhnle, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. Visitation will be Thursday, May 27th, beginning after noon at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with the family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be Friday, May 28th, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jesse Perry officiating. Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Founders' Chapter "A" TTT for camp girls. Born in Mt. Pleasant, IA, on October 8, 1935, Mary was the daughter of Lomax and Miriam (Rhineheimer) Foggy. Mary graduated from New London High School in 1953. She attended a business school in Omaha, NE. On January 8, 1955, she married Elmer Keuhnle in New London. Mary began her work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. After leaving Washington D.C., she worked for JC Penney in Mt. Pleasant and Brenton Bank in Knoxville, IA as a bank teller. Mary was always a homemaker for her family. A long time member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mary served as an Elder, was a member of Ruth Circle, and served on the wedding coordinating committee. Active in many organizations, she was a member of Founders' Chapter "A" TTT, Women's Club, Book Club, Questers, Tuesday Study Club, and Country Club on the River. She had been a Girl Scout leader and a Hospice volunteer. A life-long learner, Mary was a voracious reader and an avid bridge player. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and spending time with her family. Along with her husband, Elmer, Mary is survived by two daughters, Kimn (Tom) Hassenfritz and Lyndel (Mike) Barton both of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren, Blaire (Stacie) Barton, Gabrean (Liz) Barton, and Jess, Libbe, and Ian Hassenfritz; four great grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Stockton, of Mesa, AZ; and one niece, Kathy Hodges of Wapello, IA. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, and one grandson, Cale Barton.
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"Elmer,I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I know her loss is hard to bare at this time,however,Mary is at peace now and I know she was suffering with not being able to breathe easily.We will miss her at the Hawkeye games, but I know her spirit will be with us always. I'm out in California now-my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family."
"I am so sorry to hear about Mary's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Mary at the drive up bank in Knoxville and have very fond memories of that time."
"I am so saddened to hear of Mary's death. I always liked her so much and enjoyed working with her in our hospice program. She was one of our best volunteer. The last time I saw her, she was playing bridge at Jerry's."
"I am sorry to hear about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Kimn, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Kevin"
"Elmer, We are sure sorry to hear about Mary. We will be out of town for a few days and will not be able to attend the services. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. If we can be of help, please let us know. Lynn & Sondra Cochran"