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Mary Louise Burns Cratty

Birth	:	26 Jun 1926 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Feb 2013 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9953003, -92.4492035
Plot	:	Prospect Hill-Lot 800
Description	:	Mary Louise Cratty, 86, passed away peacefully at Great River Hospice in Burlington, Iowa Monday, February 18 at 6:30 am. She was born in Ottumwaa, IA June 19, 1926 to Melvyn "Torky" and Julia "Bonnie" Burns and was married for almost 60 years to her husband Laurence who preceded her in death in 2006. A resident of Wapello for the past 8 years, she grew up in Ottumwa and had one sister Marthanna Wyatt. Growing up in the era of WWII, Mary Louise was a singer in the Ottumwa Naval Base band and was involved in modeling before she married Laurence... Read More	Mary Louise Cratty, 86, passed away peacefully at Great River Hospice in Burlington, Iowa Monday, February 18 at 6:30 am. She was born in Ottumwaa, IA June 19, 1926 to Melvyn "Torky" and Julia "Bonnie" Burns and was married for almost 60 years to her husband Laurence who preceded her in death in 2006. A resident of Wapello for the past 8 years, she grew up in Ottumwa and had one sister Marthanna Wyatt. Growing up in the era of WWII, Mary Louise was a singer in the Ottumwa Naval Base band and was involved in modeling before she married Laurence on February 1, 1947. Together they moved to Cedar Rapids in 1954 and raised two daughters, Cynthia and Cherri. Mary was a stay at home mom and lovingly cared for her family and worked briefly outside the home as attendance secretary at J.F.Kennedy High School from 1970-1972. She was a membere of various organizations, including O.B.Nelson Unit #3 American Legion Auxiliary, B.P.O. Elks Lodge Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #114 Auxiliary and the Daughters of the Nile. In later years, she cared for her husband through many health ailments and they enjoyed their retirement home at Lake Odessa and their many animals. She doted on her grandchildren, Seth and Summer and also her great-grandchildren, Fiona, Jude, Gabe and Pheobe. She always had a good meal on the table and was an excellent cook. She never saw a stranger, loved animals especially her dog, Spike and she appreciated nature especially feeding the birds. She loved to go shopping, visiting the casinos and always looked like a fashion statement. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Laurence, daughter Cynthia and sister Marthanna. Survivors include Cherri(Jerry L. McGill)Wapello, grandchildren, Seth(Jade)McGill, Summer(Blake)Friis and great-grandchildren, Liona, Jude, Pheobe McGill and Gabe Friis. A private service has been requested by the family with Rev. Jane Martinez officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memrorial gift can be made to the Great River Hospice in Burlington Iowa or the Wapello Ambulance Service in Wapello, Iowa. Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Louise Burns Cratty's memorial is located at: Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA.
When did Mary Louise Burns Cratty death?
Mary Louise Burns Cratty death on 18 Feb 2013 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9953003
Longitude: -92.4492035

Family Members:

Parent

Melvyn Leroy “Torky” Burns

(1898 - 1973)

Julia Marie “Bonnie” Parker Burns

(1900 - 1991)

Spouse

Laurence Cratty

(1922 - 2006)

Children

Cynthia Louise Cratty

(1949 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Shaul Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9953003, -92.4492035

2. Wilkenson Farm Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9527862, -92.4418455

3. McIntire Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9646988, -92.4005966

4. Zion Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9448000, -92.4615000

5. Ottumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -92.4049988

6. Calvary Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0261002, -92.3897018

7. Ottumwa Jewish Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0362000, -92.4009000

8. Brooks Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0038986, -92.5346985

9. Wapello County Care Facility Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0274420, -92.3728750

10. Dexter Farm Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9333425, -92.4168449

11. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9333000, -92.4856033

12. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0471992, -92.3902969

13. Point Isabel Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9258003, -92.4617004

14. Harris Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0694574, -92.4779650

15. Bowen Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0416718, -92.5335147

16. Burns Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0708008, -92.4867020

17. Ralston Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9750000, -92.5530000

18. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0699997, -92.4068985

19. Dahlonega Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540000, -92.3700000

20. Ormanville Cemetery
Ormanville, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9136009, -92.4824982

21. Wellman Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9495900, -92.5483450

22. Chisman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0231018, -92.5610962

23. Kitterman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0412000, -92.3430000

24. Round Point Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0190000, -92.3270000