Mary A. Wilson (Loftus)
September 05, 2016
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Mary A. Wilson, 76, daughter of Jay and Helen Cory was born August 27, 1940, in Farrar, Iowa at home. She passed away at home on September 5, 2016.
Mary graduated from Ankeny High School in 1954. She worked for Fareway in Des Moines for 26 years. Mary loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary is survived by three sons, Jim Loftus, Joe (Kelly) Loftus, and Jay Loftus; two daughters, Jeannie (Merlin) Headrick and Jennifer (Terry) Mittelstedter; step-children, John (Amanda) Wilson and Jackie (Carla) Wilson; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Blanche Wright; two brothers, Glen (Fran) Barton and Dennis (Kathy) Barton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson; son, Jeff Loftus; her parents; sister, Kathryn Cory; and brother, Paul Cory.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at St. Mary-Holy Cross Catholic Church, 460 NW Washington Ave, in Elkhart. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Farrar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Mary.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sheryl Cory-Leydens
09/07/2016
My Dearest Aunt Mary , you were and always will be a warm, loving, and compassionate soul that blessed everyone that crossed your path. Love to all. I will be out of town and not be able to make it to your service but my heart will be with all.
Roberta Vallejo
09/07/2016
Mary was my favorite check out person at Fareway. She always had good words for everybody. Rest in peace Mary.
Lisa Wilson fka Barnes
09/06/2016
My Dear Mary.
You were a beautiful angel and are now with all your dear loved ones. I always loved your smile and your optimistic attitude. You will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew you.
Randy and Teri Fiscel
09/06/2016
Mary was a blessed soul sent down by God to deal every day with those of us that needed her smile, whit and wisdom to get through our days.
We will miss her beautiful face and wonderful smile and always kind words when WE were down. Mary has a beautiful soul. We were just customers at Fareway! Mary made us fell like family and we are so sad for your and our loss, Mary is so endearing to our hearts. May God Bless you and you family.
Jeanne Hosier
09/06/2016
So sad to hear of Mary's passing, she was so sweet and loved by all. Always smiling and friendly. She will be deeply missed by all of we faithful Fareway customers.