Mary Little 1920-2012

LITTLE OSINKA SHPAKOWSKY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2012 at 11:49:02

Sioux City Journal
September 01, 2012

Mary Little, 91, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at her residence following a brief illness.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Church, with the Very Rev. Armand J. Bertrand officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Mary was born on Oct. 3, 1920, in Sioux City, the daughter of Paul and Anna (Osinka) Shpakowsky.

She was married to Don Little on Nov. 30, 1940, in Sioux City. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1964. Mary worked at Sioux City Dressed Pork for 22 years, retiring in 1978.

Mary loved her family, friends, and had a great enthusiasm for life. She adored her children and grandchildren and cherished time with them. Mary enjoyed bingo, playing cards, family get-togethers, and quiet time with her loved ones. Mostly, Mary loved life and never took it for granted. She will be remembered for her wonderful cooking, strong faith and generous heart. She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Church until it closed, when she became and had been a member of Immaculate Conception since.

Mary is survived by her five children, Don (Cynthia) Little, Pat Borink, Julie Bernhardt (Bob Perera), Kathy (Wayne) Momsen, and Rich Little; a sister, Stella LePay; a sister-in-law, Olga Shpakowsky; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; two brothers, John and Adam Shpakowsky; a sister, Bernice Tomichek; and a grandson, David Borrink.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Borink, Bill LePay, Bob Perera, Steve Sabasta, Tim Sabasta, and Mike Sabasta.