In Memory of Mary Lou Mau



Mary Lou Mau
Mary Lou Mau
Born: September 2, 1944
Died: October 22, 2022
Age: 78
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Mary Lou Mau
September 2, 1944 - October 22, 2022
From: Ida Grove, IA

Mary Lou Mau, age 78, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Saturday,
October 22, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Wall Lake Cemetery of Wall Lake, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com


Mary Lou (Borton) Mau was born on September 2, 1944, to Thomas and Pauline (Schulz) Borton. She grew up in rural Marshall County, Iowa, mostly in the State Center and Rhodes, Iowa, areas. Mary graduated with the final class from Rhodes High school in 1964. In December 1968 she graduated from Buena Vista College with a degree in Elementary Education. She immediately began teaching 1st grade at the Maple Valley Community School District in Mapleton, Iowa. Mary taught 1st grade, Title I, and Reading Recovery throughout her 35 ½ years at Maple Valley. 

In 1975 Mary wed Alvin Mau at the Rhodes United Methodist Church in Rhodes. They made their home in Ida Grove, Iowa, with their daughters Rachelle and Janice. Mary enjoyed helping Alvin with gardening, sewing, plastic canvas crafts, and reading. She was a member of the Dorcas Society, Bible Study, and ladies circle at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove. After Al retired and both girls were in their careers, Mary and Al took up wood carving and volunteering at the Orphan Grain Train in Ida Grove.

Mary retired from teaching in May of 2004. The best part of retirement for Mary came in 2013 when her grandson, Liam, was born. Mary and Al made sure Liam knew he was loved and adored beyond measure. In January of 2022 Mary relished the addition of her granddaughter, Eva, who was equally a treasure and adored. 

Missing her presence in their lives are her daughters Rachelle Mau of Humboldt, IA and Janice Winkelbauer (fiancé Jeff Tessman) of Onawa, IA; grandson Liam and granddaughter Eva; brother Paul (Anita) Borton of State Center, IA; nephews Jed Borton, Todd (Michelle) Borton and niece Lori (Gary) Shaffer all of State Center, IA; sister-in-law Judy Mau of Sac City, IA; as well as her great nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Mau (Dec. 2021); parents Thomas and Pauline Borton; in-laws Herman and Anna Mau; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

SERVICES

11:00 a.m., Thursday,
October 27, 2022
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Rev. Richard A. Salcido

CASKET BEARERS

Jed Borton
Todd Borton
Jeff Tessman
Gary Shaffer
Mason Lewis
Liam Winkelbauer
Zandar Shaffer
Mack Borton

Honorary Pallbearers
Jacob Borton
Paul Borton
Russ Bennigsdorf
Gerald Tarr
Gary Chase

VISITATION

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa

MUSIC

"Lift High The Cross"
"Borning Cry"
"Children of the Heavenly Father"

Sue Salcido, Musician

INTERMENT

Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Iowa


Condolences


Monday, November 7, 2022 at 3:39 PM
“I'm so sorry Rachelle and Janice. I pray for comfort and peace of heart, mind and soul. ”
- Alicia (Irwin) Baker
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 2:51 PM
“Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.”
- Isaac and Aubrey Schmidt
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:22 AM
“We’re so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Sending you our sincere sympathies and prayers at this time. We sure liked your folks and have good memories. God be with you and you family Linda and Larry Paulsen”
- Larry and Linda Paulsen
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:53 AM
“Sorry for your loss.”
- Ed and Hedy Winkelbauer
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:21 AM
“My condolences to the Borton family. ”
- Stacy Bane
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 9:39 AM
“Our deepest sympathies. Love, Dennis & Mary”
- Mary Borton
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