Zimmerman, Mary (Mrs. Arlo) 1925-2014

ZIMMERMAN, MEYER, MCLAIN

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/17/2014 at 19:57:04

MARY J.ZIMMERMAN

Mary Jane Zimmerman, the daughter of Thomas and Clara (Meyer) McLain was born on February 3, 1925 in Gary, South Dakota. She attended school in Gary and graduated from Gary High School in 1943. She then went on to earn her Teaching Certificate and taught in the country school in Gary, South Dakota. On June 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Arlo Thomas Zimmerman in Gary, South Dakota. The couple moved to Boyden, Iowa in 1948, where they made their home. Mary and Arlo opened Arlo’s Lunch in Boyden in 1951 which they operated for 21 years before selling the business in 1972. Mary and Arlo also owned and operated A&M Café and Bowl. She then worked as a cook at Boyden elementary school until retiring. Arlo preceded her in death on November 26, 1995. Mary remained in her home until going into the BeeHive in Sheldon; she then moved to the Prairie View Home in Sanborn in 2010. She passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Prairie View reaching the age of 89 years, 5 months and 8 days.

Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and belonged to the Ladies Guild, Catholic Daughters of America, the Missionary Association, assisted with the Funeral Committee, and had taught Religious Education. She enjoyed gardening, cooking reading, and her family.

Mary is survived by her 5 children, Brian and (Denise) Zimmerman of Urbandale, IA; Lori and (Norman) Rypkema of Sioux Falls, SD; Mary “Mickey” and (Kenneth) Williamson of Glasco, KS; Betty and (Dale) Winter of Boyden, IA and Maureen Zimmerman of Orange City, IA; 6 grandchildren, Randy and Tom Rypkema, Michelle (Dustin) Murk, Michael, Heather and Kristina Winter; 5 great grandchildren, Ashlee and Tyler Rypkema and Brody, Brock and Brooklyn Murk; 2 sisters, Katherine Bindert of Minneapolis, MN and Rita Driscoll of Prior Lake, MN; and other relatives and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Arlo; her parents, a brother, John McLain and a sister, Elizabeth McLain.

Source: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home online obituary.