Mary Wells

Mary Jane Wells, 89, of Jefferson died October 17, 2016 at the Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Mass of the Resurrection was held Thursday, October 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson with Father Jeff Schleisman officiating. Music was by vocalist, Amy Roberts accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers were John Wells, Mike Wells, Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Mike Kennedy and Tom Kennedy. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jefferson.

Mary Jane Kennedy Wells was born December 14, 1926 in Greene County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Thomas Clement Kennedy and Louella Cecilia Tiffany Kennedy.   

Mary Jane worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance in Jefferson. Through the years, Mary Jane spent a lot of time at Spring Lake. She enjoyed playing cards and was in a bridge club. Mary Jane never missed a 4th of July parade at Gowrie. In her later years, Mary Jane worked on word puzzles.

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter-in-law, Molly Wells; and daughter-in-law, Renee Wells.

Mary is survived by her son, David (Peggy) Wells of Rippey; grandchildren, Mike (Ashley) Wells of Jefferson and John (Angie) Wells of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Chad (Stacey) Olson of Boone and Craig (Molly) Olson of Waukee; her brothers: Richard (Janet) Kennedy of Grand Junction, Gerald “Jerry” (Janice) Kennedy of Grand Junction and Vincent (Doris) Kennedy of Jefferson; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com.

Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson.