Mary Susanna Moser

Amana - Mary Susanna Moser was born October 9, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Paul and Marjorie (Buresh) Pelzer. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1980 and received her floriculture degree from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. On August 22, 1987, Mary was united in marriage to Maury Lee Moser at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tipton. She most recently worked in the accounts payable department for the Clear Creek Amana School District.

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford. Her Catholic faith was the bedrock for all other aspects of her life. She enjoyed learning more about the faith and exploring its rich history and traditions. When tough times hit, people knew they could count on her for prayers, a source of quiet strength and unwavering support.

Mary enjoyed shopping, especially for shoes and purses. She was a creative soul and had more ideas than time and energy to fulfill. Mary shared treasured family recipes with others and always provided the best appetizers at family gatherings. It was a high priority of Mary’s to spend her free time with her two grandsons. She loved pulling the boys onto her lap and reading them stories. Mary died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home in Amana, at the age of 63.

She is survived by her husband, Maury of Amana; a daughter, Sarah (Nick) Leidigh of Cedar Rapids; two grandsons, Luke and Owen; sisters, Nanette (Wayne) Behrens and Peggy (Mike) Murphy; and brothers, Jim (Mary) Pelzer, Tom (Brenda) Pelzer, Ed (Molly) Pelzer, Joe Pelzer, John (Cindy) Pelzer; a brother-in-law Galen (Linda) Moser; and a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, Roy and Helen Moser, a brother David Pelzer, and nephew Jacob Michael Murphy.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oxford. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the church. There will be a rosary service at 4:00 pm. A general memorial fund has been established. Powell Funeral Home in Marengo is caring for Mary and her family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Throughout her five year battle with cancer, Mary faced each day with remarkable strength and grace, inspiring all who witnessed her unwavering spirit. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Essence of Life Hospice and the various nurses and doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A special thank you also goes to the Clear Creek Amana Business Office for the flexibility and support they provided Mary.