In Memory of Mary Jean Williamson

Mary Jean Williamson, age 84, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Pastor Shari O’Bannon will officiate. Committal Services will be held in the Early Union Cemetery of Early, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com 

Mary Jean Williamson was born on October 27, 1931, in Battle Creek, Iowa, to Henry and Margaret (Spotts) Wert. Mary grew up in Battle Creek, Iowa, where she attended and graduated from Battle Creek High School.

Mary entered into marriage to Daniel Williamson. The couple were blessed with six children: Marty, Melissa, Mark, Melinda, Kelly and Kyle.

Mary had a soft spot for children and ran an in-home daycare for many years. She kept in touch with many of the children she cared for.

A caring mother, Mary adored her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and coffee with friends. An avid sports fan, Mary followed the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mary was an excellent cook and baker. She will be missed for her famous mouthwatering pies.  

Mary was a faithful member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Hospital Auxiliary. Mary loved quilt making and made numerous quilts for the Mid-Sioux Neo Natal Unit.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sister, and two sister-in-laws: Marty (Debra) Williamson of Fremont, Nebraska and their children, Jason Williamson of Jefferson City, Missouri and Emily (Paul) Hurley and their children Connor and Sophie of Omaha, Nebraska; Melissa (Tim) Calahan of Avon, Indiana and their children, Katherine (Alexi) Andrikos of Chicago, Illinois and Allison Calahan and Fiancé Steve Hibnick of Chicago, Illinois; Melinda (Brad) Huseman of St. Louis, Missouri and daughter Elizabeth Huseman of Carbondale, Illinois; Kelly (Leslie) Williamson of Stamford, Texas; Kyle Williamson of Omaha, Nebraska and his children, Jacob and Madison of Trophy Club, Texas; sister, Lucille Ruser of Ida Grove, Iowa; and sisters-in-law, Wanda Jeppeson of Newell, Iowa and Donna Wert of Spirt Lake, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Wert; husband, Daniel Williamson; son, (in infancy) Mark Williamson; five siblings: Maureen Wallace, Darlene Muller, Charles Wert, Donald Wert, and Doris Silkman.