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Mary C. Sorensen McCartney

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Birth	:	1 Apr 1936 Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Aug 2010 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4094009, -98.0982971
Description	:	Mary C. McCartney, 74, of Grand Island died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island. Mary was born April 1, 1936, near Fairfield, to Willard and Josephine (Barta) Sorensen. Mary married Connie McCartney Jan. 29, 1954, in Angus. Survivors are: her husband, Connie; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Rod Laucomer of Lincoln; son, David McCartney of Grand Island; sisters and brother-in-law, Elsie and Ray McReynolds and Kathryn Glass; and brother, Wesley Sorensen; grandchildren, Chad Laucomer and his wife, Larissa, of Salt Lake City; Sam Laucomer and Katharine Ann Laucomer, both of Lincoln; mother-in-law, Beulah McCartney; brothers-in-law, Kent... Read More	Mary C. McCartney, 74, of Grand Island died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island. Mary was born April 1, 1936, near Fairfield, to Willard and Josephine (Barta) Sorensen. Mary married Connie McCartney Jan. 29, 1954, in Angus. Survivors are: her husband, Connie; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Rod Laucomer of Lincoln; son, David McCartney of Grand Island; sisters and brother-in-law, Elsie and Ray McReynolds and Kathryn Glass; and brother, Wesley Sorensen; grandchildren, Chad Laucomer and his wife, Larissa, of Salt Lake City; Sam Laucomer and Katharine Ann Laucomer, both of Lincoln; mother-in-law, Beulah McCartney; brothers-in-law, Kent McCartney and his wife, Willa, and Jim McCartney and his wife, Nola; sister-in-law Phyllis Baker and John Freeburg; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Amy Jo McCartney; father-in-law, Merton McCartney; sister, Leona Palmer; sister-in-law, Velma Sorensen; a nephew and two nieces. Mary was raised on a farm near Edgar. She graduated from Edgar High School in 1953. The couple made Grand Island their home in 1963. Mary and Connie celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2004. Mary, a stay-at-home mom for many years, was very involved in her children's lives. She was active with the local Girl Scouts and was a popular mom with her children's friends. During the 1970s and 1980s, she was employed at several places, including Leon Plastics, K mart, Jack and Jill and Skagway. Mary was a talented artist and was well known for her oil paintings. She did fine crochet work and was also a goldsmith. She shared her love for crafts of all kinds with her grandchildren. Mary was an avid birdwatcher and camper. Many camping trips were spent with her husband, children and grandchildren. Camping in the Black Hills of South Dakota was a special joy to her. Mary was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and later of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was involved with Stephen Ministry for several years. She was also a member of the Grand Island Rock Club, the Gem and Mineral Club, her bowling leagues, Pioneer Wood Carvers and the Grand Island Bird Club. Published in The Grand Island Independent on 8/23/2010

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Mary C. Sorensen McCartney's memorial is located at: Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Clay County, USA.
When did Mary C. Sorensen McCartney death?
Mary C. Sorensen McCartney death on 20 Aug 2010 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4094009
Longitude: -98.0982971

Family Members:

Parent

Willard Sorensen

(1896 - 1961)

Josephine Alice Barta Sorensen

(1901 - 1993)

Siblings

Elsie Marie Sorensen McReynolds

(1921 - 2012)

Wesley Ward “Bud” Sorensen

(1923 - 2011)

Leona May Sorensen Palmer

(1925 - 2007)

Children

Amy Jo McCartney

(unknow - 1969)

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Coordinate: 40.4094009, -98.0982971

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Coordinate: 40.5325012, -98.0500031

14. Marshall Union Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4880300, -97.9573000

15. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5382996, -98.1643982

16. Prairieview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4235100, -97.9093400

17. Glenville Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5308980, -98.2052220

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2921982, -98.2268982

19. Glenvil Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5088400, -98.2604700

20. Oxbow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2560997, -98.0280991

21. Chapel Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4660988, -97.8816986

22. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5104530, -98.2872960

23. Phil R Landon Gravesite
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Coordinate: 40.2703200, -97.9553200

24. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2922401, -98.2723236