Mary L. Buban
November 18, 2019
Mary L. Buban, 96, passed away on November 18, 2019 at her home.
Mary was born August 12, 1923 in Moran, Iowa, the daughter of Louie and Agostina (Zenti) Delli. She retired from the State of Iowa where she worked as an administrative assistant to the Iowa State Senate for many years. Mary had been an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Altar & Rosary Society. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and she loved hosting family dinners and dancing.
Mary is survived by her children, Carol (Jim) Herrig, Fred (Kristy) Buban, Terri Buban-Davis and Kim (Mark) Stitt; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred; son-in-law, James "Shake" Davis; and special cousins, Candida and Claire.
The family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Foundation or the James Davis Memorial Scholarship at North High in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Louie
11/25/2019
Mary, going to miss your charming smile and candor. Sorry I was not able to attend the arrangements. God be with you and your family.
Brenda Hart
11/23/2019
Mary and family, it was a honor to take care of you and get to know each of you these last months. Your mother was a special lady. I am sorry for your loss.
Julie Simon
11/22/2019
Mary was a classic. She was a hard worker in the Iowa Senate, and very kind. What great stories she'd tell ... and they were all true!
God bless her.
Nancy Hallman Harris
11/21/2019
My condolences to the entire family. I worked with Mary at Thompson-Hayward for several years right after I moved from the Quad Cities to Des Moines, just a year out of high school. Although I didnt keep in touch after leaving T-H, Ive never forgotten how much fun she was to work with and all that I learned from her (especially about the south side). What a remarkable person.
Tim and Kelly
11/21/2019
Kim/Mark/Calvin,and family, Sorry for your loss.Had great times at the lake with your totally awsum mom! Love.
Brad Grimm
11/21/2019
My condolences to the entire Buban family. Mary was a hoot that I will always remember. I am so sorry for your loss. It is very hard losing your mother.
Julie Antenucci
11/21/2019
Terri and Family, I pray you find peace in knowing she is in the hands of God.
Kelli
11/21/2019
Prayers for Mary's family. She was one of a kind. Rest in peace. The Porter Family
Francie and Phil Bishop
11/21/2019
Terri and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Its never easy to lose your mom. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Take care, Francie and Phil
Margaret Beener
11/20/2019
Sympathy and prayers for Mary and to her family! She was a remarkable lady and will be missed by many. Eternal rest be granted unto her oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her!
Randi
11/20/2019
Mary was a remarkable person. I feel blessed to have her in my life. I will miss her great sense of humor and ornery ways. A devoted mother to her family and friends is how I would describe her best. Rest In Peace dear one. Love you
Jude
11/20/2019
Mary was such a great lady. Treated me like one of the family. So many good memories to hold on to. I will miss her. Love always, your other daughter.