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Mary Kelchen Obituary

Mary Christine Kelchen, 83, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home. Survivors include her two children, Dale (Tami) Kelchen of Manchester and Julie (Paul) Krogmann of Manchester; two grandchildren, Danielle Krogmann and Christopher Krogmann; her siblings, RoseAnn (John Pape) Kelchen, Jim (Jennifer) Willenbring, Joan (Ron) Ronnebaum, Joe (Marilyn) Willenbring, and Patrick Willenbring; sisters-in-law, Pearl Kelchen and Rosalynn Kelchen; and many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood, Iowa, with Rev. John Haugen presiding. Visitation: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood, Iowa. Friends may also call an hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment: St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Edgewood, Iowa.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Jan

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Leonard-Muller Funeral Home

200 N. Franklin, Edgewood, IA 52042

Jan

11

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Mark Catholic Church

205 South Locust Street, Edgewood, IA 52042

Jan

11

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mark Catholic Church

205 South Locust Street, Edgewood, IA 52042

Jan

11

Interment

10:45 a.m.

St. Mark Cemetery

Rural, Edgewood, IA 52042

Funeral services provided by:

Leonard-Muller Funeral Home & Crematory - Edgewood

200 N Franklin St PO Box 176, Edgewood, IA 52042

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