Mary Anna Menke, 83, of West Point, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Mediapolis, the daughter of Vernon and Frances Davis Hedger. She was raised by her mother Frances and Arlo Humphrey. On May 21, 1966, she married Floyd S. “Gus” Menke at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1993.
Survivors include her daughter: Paula (Rod) Roberts of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren: Renea (Jason) Fowler of Donnellson, Russell Roberts of Des Moines, Iowa; three great granddaughters; and sister-in-law: Kathy Hedger. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Floyd; son: Kevin; brother: Vernon Lee Hedger; in-laws: Charles and Melva DeWitt, Vincent and Marlene Wyatt, James and Karen Schmidt.
Mary was a 1959 graduate of Farmington High School. She worked for Sheaffer Pen Co. for many years. After retirement, she worked at the Corner Tap. Mary was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, traveling and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes.
A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. that evening.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, with Father Dan Dorau officiating.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
Memorials have been established in her memory for West Point Fire and Rescue or Calvary Cemetery.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.