Mary Powers Obituary
Mary Frances (Ostermyer) Powers, 83, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Graveside service will be held in Edgerton, KS at a later date.
Mary was born in Anthon, IA on July 31, 1942, to Lawrence and Phyllis Ostermyer. Mary was joined by brothers: Raymond Lyle (Barb) Ostermyer and Lonnie (Pat) Ostermyer Akron, IA; sisters: Deanna (Don) Foss Hastings, MN and Sharon (Dan) Dugan Esterville, IA.
Mary was united in marriage to James Powers in 1990.
Mary was a CMA and Home Health Nurse who touched the lives of those around her with her kindness and unwavering compassion. She was known for her warm smile, her love of baking, and love of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She spent hours working on crochet, quilt, or craft projects. Many were blessed with creations made from her loving hands. Mary liked to garden, camp and fish. She was active in Al-Anon and various church groups. Mary lived in Iowa, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Indiana.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Powers; son, Kenen Ray Van Wyhe; granddaughter, Sara Dachtler; great granddaughter, D'Lanee Dachtler; and son-in-law, Kent Hilton.
Mary is survived by her children: Lynn Racine (Mike) Boyerof Camby, IN, Lori Renae Hilton of Linn Valley, KS, Jamie Ansel of Linn Valley, KS, Dan (Teresa) Ansel of Gardner, KS, Franette (Rob) Vaughn of LaBelle FL and Wesley Crain of Panama City, FL; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.
Mary's presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will continue in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral and Cremation Service in Mooresville
To send a condolence or to share a story about Mary, please visit: www.jonesfamilymortuary.com
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4165 E Allison Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158
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