Mary Martin

Mary E. Martin, 84, Loyal, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at The Waterford Assisted Living Center in Colby. Funeral services celebrating her life were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiated, and burial followed in St. Joachims Catholic Cemetery in Pittsville. Pallbearers were Sky Allen, Riley Allen, Aaron Allen, Ryan Simons, Brandon Allen, Lisa Leechman, James Behncke and Elizabeth Jansen. Honorary pallbearer was Manda May.

Mary Ellen Kinney was born on May 25, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa, to Anthony W. and Lydia M. (nee Steines) Kinney. She was raised and received her education in Clinton, and was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1956. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a kind and compassionate person who was always there when needed. Mary loved to paint, and donated many of her paintings to her church, and she was a deeply devoted Green Bay Packers fan. She will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her children: Gerald (Karen) Simons of Greenwood, Rhonda (Gary) Huskelhus of Loyal, William (Joan) Simons of Goldsboro, N.C., and Julie Behncke of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers: John Kinney of Marion, Iowa, and Loran Kinney of Apache Junction, Ariz.; her sister: Jenny Jansen of Calamus, Iowa; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter: Marla Carson, on Feb. 15, 2021; her son-in-law: Jeff Behncke, on June 14, 2022; one sister: Vera Hicks; and one brother: Billy Kinney in infancy.

Mary’s family would like to thank the staff at The Waterford for the kindness and loving care of their mother. Also, their gratitude beyond measure to the nurses of Promedica Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.

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