Obituaries

Verona

Mary Louise Bartlett, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born March 27, 1925 the daughter of James and Eunice (Girton) Mickey in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She was united in marriage to John Bartlett May 20, 1950 and he preceded her in death January 18, 2002.

She was a devoted grandmother who thought the world of her grandsons. She liked living in Verona and had a special appreciation for Miller’s Grocery Store; it provided her with weekly outings. She also enjoyed the Verona Senior Center and the activities and outings with them. She loved her surprise 90th birthday party. She enjoyed working part-time at Four Winds, Sears and Walmart.

She is survived by two sons, Neil (Susan) Bartlett of Mt. Horeb, Kurt (Becky) Bartlett of Evansville; three grandsons, Ethan (Karen), Zeke, Bryan; two sisters, Dorothy and Donna and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harlan, James and Dwight.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, Verona Chapel, 220 Enterprise Drive with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. Burial will follow at Verona Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.