Mary L. Mattke

Mary L. Mattke

Mary L. Mattke, 50, of Sumner, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her home in rural Sumner surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner with Rev. Scott Duffus officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sumner. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday December 2^nd, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner and for one hour preceding the service on Saturday.

Mary Lou, daughter of Melvin and Verdeen (Judisch) Ohlendorf was born August 24, 1966, at the Sumner Hospital. She was baptized September 11, 1966 by Rev. E. F. Puhlmann and confirmed April 12, 1981 by Dr. William C. Imes at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli. Mary received her education in the Sumner Schools, graduating from Sumner High School in 1984. She continued her education at NIACC in Mason City and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in general studies. On August 28, 1993, she was united in marriage with Richard Mattke at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli. To this union two children were born, Ashley and Dustin. Mary worked at Do-It Corporation in Denver, McKenna Color Labs in Cedar Falls, ConAgra in Fredericksburg, Plum Building Systems, TriMark Corporation in New Hampton, Rockwell Automation in Sumner and most recently at Rada Cutlery in Waverly. She was a long time member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner. Mary enjoyed puzzles, cross-word puzzles, Sudoku, investigative television shows, and enjoyed the Christmas Specials on television.

In addition to her husband, Richard of Sumner, Mary is survived by her two children, Ashley Mattke of Lawler and Dustin Mattke of Sumner; her parents, Melvin and Verdeen Ohlendorf of Sumner; one brother, Rick (Angie) Ohlendorf of McLeansville, North Carolina; one sister, Bonnie (Mark) Goodenbour of Tripoli; mother-in-law, Ruby Mattke of Sumner; one brother-in-law, David (Colleen) Mattke of New Ulm, Minnesota; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and father-in-law, Melvin Mattke.

Barbara Gehrke on December 6, 2016 at 3:52 PM said:

My deepest condolences to the family.

Dana (Diemer) Western on December 5, 2016 at 12:44 PM said:

My deepest sympathies to Mary's friends and family. I pray God keeps you in His Grace and gives you comfort during this most difficult time.

Mike and Nancy Petersen on December 5, 2016 at 9:06 AM said:

Our sincere sympathy to Mary's family-thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim (Flood) Youngblut on December 3, 2016 at 4:39 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

Gretchen (Gitch) Warkentin on December 3, 2016 at 1:01 PM said:

Richard - thinking of you, and all of your family. May you find comfort and peace.

Mark and Karma (Buhr) Roberts on December 2, 2016 at 8:39 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Richard and the family.

Bert Jeske on December 2, 2016 at 3:47 PM said:

So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you Richard. May you and your family find peace in the midst of your loss.

Krystal (Zupke) Erickson and Family on December 2, 2016 at 12:24 PM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our Lord and Savior hold you close and give you peace and comfort. Mary was always kind and a good friend to all who were close to her.

Dave & Denise Seitsinger on December 2, 2016 at 8:15 AM said:

You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Mary was a wonderful classmate and always had a smile on her face. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Daryl and Laure Bouska on December 2, 2016 at 7:09 AM said:

I am glad I got to know Mary through our girls being room-mates at Iowa State, and Dustin and Lindsey being on the FFA CDE team together and the day we went to ISU to watch the kids compete and visit Bridget and Ashley. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith and Lynnette Larson on December 2, 2016 at 4:50 AM said:

You have our deepest sympathy. May God be with you at this difficult time and give you peace and comfort to know that she is with God in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Geri oltrogge on December 1, 2016 at 10:26 PM said:

Richard, Ruby and all your family...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
You have my sympathy. Mary was a pleasant gal. God bless you all.

Geri oltrogge on December 1, 2016 at 10:26 PM said:

Richard, Ruby and all your family...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
You have my sympathy. Mary was a pleasant gal. God bless you all.

mike miller jr on December 1, 2016 at 8:07 PM said:

u have are deepest sympathy

Mike and Linda McDaniel on December 1, 2016 at 7:58 PM said:

Richard and Children, Mel, Verdeen, Rick, Bonnie and Ruby. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of the families during this difficult time.

Rollie and Deb Ott on December 1, 2016 at 6:54 PM said:

Thoughts and prayers to both families during this difficult time. Cherish the good memories. Losing a young family member is never easy. God bless you all.

Steve Loshman on December 1, 2016 at 6:11 PM said:

I am a 1981 graduate of Sumner. Few years older than Mary however I remember all of her family. I send send both families my condolences and am very sorry you've lost her at such a young age. Life doesn't always seem fair but it is comforting knowing she is with Jesus. Steve

Sandy Jaschen on December 1, 2016 at 5:59 PM said:

Dave and I send our sympathy to all of your families.
Dave and Sandy Jaschen

Lyle & Peg Biekert on December 1, 2016 at 5:50 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for you and the family.

Charloette (Marick) Hackathorn on December 1, 2016 at 4:22 PM said:

So sorry for you loss, Mary was a wonderful person...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Mike Jacobson on December 1, 2016 at 12:19 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers!

Bob and Tammie Meyer on December 1, 2016 at 11:46 AM said:

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all as you go through this difficult time.

Brad & Kim Bunce family on December 1, 2016 at 8:38 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.

Dianne Nation on December 1, 2016 at 7:58 AM said:

My sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carma J. Bouska (Fink) on December 1, 2016 at 7:14 AM said:

My sincere sympathy for the Ohlendorf and Mattke families. May your fond memories keep you at peace. May God Bless You

Delmar and Carol Mutschler on December 1, 2016 at 6:25 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with both families. May you find love and peace in God's word to help you through the loss of Mary.

Kim and Kathie Diemer on December 1, 2016 at 6:18 AM said:

Our deepest sympathy to all of you!

Judy Zupke on December 1, 2016 at 6:02 AM said:

My heart aches for all of the Mattke and Ohlendorf familes, Mary was such a great person with a smile on her face always. Cherish all the memories you all had with her, it will keep you close to her always and remember, she is in heaven looking down on all of you and in no more pain. God only takes the very best. My love goes out to all of you.

Marlene Wedemeier on December 1, 2016 at 5:39 AM said:

Sorry for your loss God Bless.

Tim and Beth Nuss on December 1, 2016 at 5:07 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

John and Diane {Meyer} Dockendorf on November 30, 2016 at 11:44 PM said:

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family at your time of loss. May God bless and keep you all in his loving care.

Karen Meredith on November 30, 2016 at 10:01 PM said:

May memories of Mary and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Prayers, condolences and hugs to the Mattke and Ohlendorf families

Kim (Oleson) Hohensee on November 30, 2016 at 9:46 PM said:

O graduated from Sumner in 1982 and grew up in the green house on 4th Street, across from the water tower. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time. And know you are aurrounded by the love and support of friends and family. Keep the mwmories in your heart and know Mary will forever be your guardian angel.

May you find peace ad comfort mow and always.
Kim (Oleson) Hohensee
Broomfield Colorado.

Bill Bradford on November 30, 2016 at 9:41 PM said:

My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Wendy Galyean on November 30, 2016 at 9:05 PM said:

To the family my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all! I worked with Verdeen and Ashley at the store in Sumner! I'm so very sorry for the loss of your daughter/mom!

Rose Otters on November 30, 2016 at 8:55 PM said:

My deepest sympathy to Mary's family. I had the pleasure of working with Mary and she was a wonderful person.

Marjorie Meyer and Patty Jungling on November 30, 2016 at 8:23 PM said:

So sorry for your loss, prayers for peace and comfort to the families. Mary is with her Father in heaven.ifgg8c

Steve and Cathy Fedeler on November 30, 2016 at 8:21 PM said:

May God give you peace.

Portia Stone on November 30, 2016 at 7:53 PM said:

Mary was a Wonderful lady that I had the pleasure of knowing...thinking of her family in this loss.

Sue Heying on November 30, 2016 at 7:50 PM said:

My deepest sympathies to all of the Mattke and Ohlendorf families...
keeping you all close in thought and prayer. May Mary find eternal peace ithecarms of the angels...

Brad & Marie Fober Family on November 30, 2016 at 6:52 PM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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