BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 84 year old Mary Elizabeth Zmolek of Boone, Iowa. Mary passed away on February 5, 2021 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Solomon officiating. A private burial will take place in Linwood Park Cemetery. Face masks and social distancing will be required for those attending the funeral service.
Mary was born November 11, 1936 on a farm outside of Lake Mills, IA the daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Wemken) Johnson. She attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Northwood High School. Mary married Richard Hanson on November 12, 1955. They divorced in 1987. Mary and Ray were married on April 8, 1989. Ray and Mary Zmolek made their home in Boone, loving the view of the Boone County Park from their deck and wintering in Arizona for many years. Mary was a member of the Augustana Lutheran Church. She was very artistic and loved to sing. Mary also immensely enjoyed her dogs’ companionship over the years.
Mary is survived by her husband, Ray; two sons, David Hanson (Cindy Meyer) of Stanwood, IA and Kevin (Marianne) Hanson of Phoenix, AZ; two step-daughters Jan (Matt) Vellinga of Urbandale, IA, and Pam (Randy) Cibula of Marion, IA; grandchildren: Nicholas Hanson, Mitchell (Kate) Hanson, Anthony Hanson (Kali Romley), Jordan (Connor) McCuen; Derrick (Elizabeth) Cibula, Britni Cibula, Brooke (Tony) Brayton; two great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Sweetie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Charles Johnson and John Johnson; and sister, Phyllis Cook.
Mary’s family would like to thank the staff in the Hearth Stone Memory Care Unit of the Eastern Star Masonic Home for the wonderful care and companionship they gave to Mary this past year.
Memorials may be directed to the Eastern Star Masonic Home or the Boone County Humane Society.
Online condolences can be left at www.schroederfuneral.com
Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, Boone is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Mary Zmolek, 84, Boone and the Eastern Star Masonic Home, Boone, Iowa
