Mary G. Iverson Obituary (1939

Mary G. Iverson, 80, of Flanagan, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Flanagan Christian Church with Rev. Dana Jumper officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, rural Flanagan. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to the church or to a charity of the donor's choice. She was born February 21, 1939 in the city of Echt in the Netherlands the daughter of Gerald H. and Gertrude E. Beckers Leenders. Mary was proud of her Dutch heritage, she spoke Dutch, and enjoyed displaying Dutch artifacts at her home. She married Ivan Iverson on August 21, 1965 in Flanagan, IL. He died December 19, 2003. Surviving are her loving companion Glen Hansen of Flanagan; four children Susan Vietti of Flanagan, Marlene (Lee) Mellin of Benson, David (Tracy Ables) Iverson, and Steven (Tatiana) Iverson all of Flanagan; two brothers John (Mary) Leenders and Jim (Dinah) Leenders both of Pontiac; and seven grandchildren Jacy (Ricardo) Anderson, Dallas, Jake (Kelly) Anderson, Toluca, Katie (Luis)Carrizalies, Chicago, Eric (Samantha) Vietti, Saunemin, and Mackenzie, Alexie, and Tatum Iverson of Flanagan ; three great grandchildren Natalie, Ollin, and Harper; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter Breyn Anderson. Mary was a devoted farm wife and a loving mom, grandma, and great grandma who enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary attended the Flanagan Christian Church. She retired in 2009 after 15 years of service at Good Samaritan Home, in Flanagan. She then volunteered for many years after her retirement. She was an avid Gardener and took joy in her beautiful yard. Mary's love of life will be greatly missed.