MARY E. LOGSDON

Mary E. Logsdon, 86, of St. Patrick, Mo., died July 31, 2015 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Mary was born March 12, 1929 at Akron, Iowa, a daughter of Fred and Iva Dill Hartwig.

She was united in marriage to James E. Logsdon on August 10, 1948 at the Shrine of St. Patrick by Rev. Msg. Francis ODuignan. James preceded her in death on February 28, 1980.

Mary was a faithful member of the Shrine of St. Patrick and of the Daughters of Isabella. She would involve her children and grandchildren by serving breakfast at the Shrine each St. Patricks Day and also would help with the additional meals on both St. Patricks Day and the 4th of July during their annual celebrations.

Mary loved being outdoors. She loved trapping and hunting, especially squirrel which was requested by her grown children whenever they returned home. She also loved fishing, gardening and raising animals. When her children were still at home, the family loved boating on the Mississippi with family and friends. In her 70's, Mary taught herself how to play the guitar and took lessons on the piano from Lucille Danker. Her children, grandchildren, and extended family were a very important part of her life.

Survivors include one son, Emmett Dan Logsdon and his wife, Elizabeth Motlow of Sewanee, TN; three daughters: Sandy Reynolds of Gilson, IL, Pam Ferguson and her husband, Tom, of Peoria, IL and Donna Logsdon of West Point, IA; daughter-in-law, Teresa Logsdon of LaGrange, MO; thirteen grandchildren: Todd (Ernesta) Texter of London, England, Jeff Texter of Phoenix, AZ, Sarah (Mike) Tracy of Mesa, AZ, Adam Logsdon of Oklahoma City, OK, Jeremy (Robin) Burkhart of Wayland, MO, Jim Logsdon, Zach (Bergetta) Logsdon and Nate Logsdon, all of Canton, MO, Christian Logsdon of Quincy, IL, Kristal (Jacob) Savoia of Canton, MO, Angela (Roberto) Guerrido and Michele (Jay) Hoffman, all of Milwaukee, WI, and Andrew Tripp of Hannibal, MO; several great-grandchildren; her siblings, Kay Dochterman and Robert Hartwig, both of Canton, MO, and Nellie McCollister of Sublimity, OR; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Pauline Logsdon of Clinton, IA, Alma Murphy of Davenport, IA, Bernard (Joan) Logsdon of Keokuk, IA, Betty Logsdon of Kahoka, MO, Don (Wanda) Logsdon of Moline, IL, and Steve (Georgia) Logsdon of Keokuk, IA; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Stanley Logsdon; and several siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held August 8, 2015 at the Shrine of St. Patrick, St. Patrick, MO with Father Boniface, officiating assisted by Kristin Roth, Pastoral Administrator.

Mrs. Julie Kirchner was organist with selections Sing with all the Saints in Glory, Shepherd Me, Oh God, Amazing Grace, Here I am, Lord, On this Day, Song of Farewell, How Great Thou Art.

Lector was Sam Wheeler, Gift Bearers Judy Wheeler and Anna Logsdon, Communion Ministers Rita Kirchner and Keith Wheeler, and Servers Sam and Callan Wheeler.

Pallbearers were Andrew Tripp, Jeff Texter, Jim Logsdon, Zack Logsdon, Jeremy Burkhart, and Mark Dochterman.

Cremation followed with inurnment to be at a later date in the St. Patrick Cemetery.

Memorials were suggested to the Clark Co. Nursing Home Activity Fund, the Shrine of St. Patrick, Daughters of Isabella or American Cancer Society (Relay For Life team)