Mary Mydler

TAMAROA -- Mary L. Mydler, 54, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at her residence.

Mary attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she earned her degree in mine engineering.

Mary loved to garden and be outdoors. She was a very active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Quoin. She served on the church counsel and was a member of Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

She was also a teacher's aid for many years at Bethel Lutheran Preschool. Mary was also a member of American Legion Auxiliary.

She was born Sept. 21, 1956, in Yankton, S.D., the daughter of Leonard and Nellie (Rheiner) Nielsen.

Mary married Roy A. Mydler on Nov. 29, 1980, in Du Quoin and he survives.

She is survived by her husband of Tamaroa; son, Alan Mydler of Tamaroa; stepsons, Wade Mydler and wife, Jane of Du Quoin, Royce Mydler and wife, Charlotte of Du Quoin; stepdaughter, Amy Ferando and husband, Marcus of Whittington; four grandsons, Brenton and Hunter Burden and Waylon and Cash Mydler; three sisters, Kathy Highstreet of York, Neb., Nancy Faulkner and husband, Gary of Scottland, S.D., Karen Thompson and husband, Steve of Elkhorn, Neb.; brother, Andy Nielsen of Mission Hill, S.D.; numerous nieces, nephews and several special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim; sister-in-law, Carol; and a great-nephew.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, in the Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Quoin, with the Rev. Mark Buetow officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, in Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin; and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or Bethel Lutheran Church Preschool and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.