Mary M. Heitland, 86, of Mason City, IA died on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with a one-hour prior visitation on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary was born on March 3, 1937, in Mason City, to Jay and Eva (Lauptz) Taylor. She was a graduate of Mason City High School. On September 15, 1957, she was united in marriage to Edwin “Bud” Heitland and the couple had three children. Mary worked for Dr. James Hunter as a dental secretary and at the hospital in Cresco in administration. Later on in life she started her own cleaning business that she owned and operated in Mason City for several years. Mary was an excellent cook and made delicious spaghetti and rolls. She also baked the best homemade from scratch chocolate cake that her family loved. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Mary really loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids; her family was very special to her. Last but not least, she loved her Pepsi, it was her absolute favorite drink.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Jeff (Sue) Heitland of Oelwein, IA and Sara (Bob) Matheus of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren: Jess (Shala) Ballhagen, Matt (Jennifer) Heitland, Jenna (John) Guthrie and Jennifer (David) McCready and grandchildren: Riley and Nathaniel Guthrie and Isabella and Liam Ballhagen.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin “Bud” Heitland; daughter, Dawn and her husband David Stoltenberg; sister, Rose Taylor; sister-in-law, Bernice Neal; parents, Jay and Eva Taylor and in-laws, Barney and Frieda Heitland.
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