Mary
Mary A. Drainer
Mary passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Portage.
She was born December 23, 1929 in Augusta, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. For 35 years Mary had worked at Jack Thurman’s Restaurant in Kalamazoo. She had also worked for several years at the Shopper’s Guide in Otsego, the Fly Inn in Plainwell and at the Elk’s in Otsego.
In her free time she enjoyed working outside, mowing her yard, trimming trees and taking care of her cows and pigs. Mary was happiest when surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Dick (Barb) Johnson of Otsego, David Drainer of New Hampshire and Marie (Redigo) Bushee-Bailey of Delton; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sally Hendrixson and special niece, Pam Fuller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Johnson; sisters, Elma Irving and Wilma Gregory and great-grandson, Cameron Madison.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of ashes will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
A memorial service will be held at a later time
.
Contributions in memory of Mary may be made to
Heartland Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Conni Pierce
May 7, 2020 at 4:35 pm
My condolences Amy and Amber huggs she always had gum balls for us kids I loved her
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Jill Geren
May 7, 2020 at 4:52 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mary was always one of my favorite residents.
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Ron & Gail (Foster) Tutewiler
May 7, 2020 at 5:21 pm
Dick & Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
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Brenda Pride
May 7, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Barb and Dick I am so sorry about your moms passing so very sad. My deepest sympathy, may she rest in peace
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Penny Browning Baker
May 7, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Dick & Barb, so very, very sorry.
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Diana Clason
May 7, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Dick and Barb so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
May 8, 2020 at 9:43 am
Dear Family of Mary,
We loved Mary so much! We had so much fun with her at the Elks! She taught Tim to bar-tend and even gave me a raise (when it was really the trustees that were supposed to do that)! She was a hard worker and it was so funny to see the two sisters together working in the kitchen! They would squabble all the time! She was certainly a great lady. Please know that she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you and I am sure she is organizing things in Heaven! Prayers and love to all of you!
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
May 8, 2020 at 9:47 am
Dear Family of Mary,
We loved Mary so much! We had so much fun working with her at the Elks! She taught Tim to bar-tend and she even gave me a raise! (even though it was really the trustees who were supposed to do that)! She was a hard worker and a great lady! I am sure she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you and she is organizing things in Heaven! Much love to all of you!
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Carol Ashley
May 8, 2020 at 10:18 am
Fond memories of Mary when I frequented Thurman’s with friends decades ago. Condolences to family and friends.
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Patricia Filkins
May 8, 2020 at 10:41 am
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I didn’t know her as well a Wilma, but I know she worked hard and always had a smile, whenever I met her. Prayers for comfort to you all.
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Mrs. Jim Hewitt. (Patti Khodl)
May 8, 2020 at 12:37 pm
To Dick & Barb,
Sorry to learn of this. Mary was such a hard worker. There is something special about mother’s, as they can take the place of many, yet nobody can take their place.
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Family
May 8, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Amy,AmberAdam and Abby so very sorry to hear Your Grandmother Mary’s passing Our Prayers Are With You Always
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Tim and Diane McPherson
May 8, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Dick and Barb
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing our deepest sympathy
She was a great neighbor and a hard worker
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Terri Gott
May 8, 2020 at 1:43 pm
Dick and Barb,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
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Tom Dutton
May 10, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Dick Johnson and family I am sorry to read of your Mom Mary’s passing. I still remember the fun of those late night runs to pick her up from work at Thurmans and her making us kitty cocktails.
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Sandra K Berish-Magnan
May 11, 2020 at 7:45 am
To the family of Mary D. , I am sorry for your loss. She was a forever part of the Thurman’s Restaurant Family. My parents loved her and depended upon her. Always so good to me, she will be missed.
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Lee and Diane Boysen
May 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Dick and Barb, Steve, Josh and extended families: I am so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very hard working, sweet woman. I enjoyed her company. The world is a little sadder without Mary in it. I will remember her always with the loving, caring personality and strong support she gave her family and friends. She was a good woman. Please accept our most sincere sympathies.
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She was born December 23, 1929 in Augusta, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. For 35 years Mary had worked at Jack Thurman’s Restaurant in Kalamazoo. She had also worked for several years at the Shopper’s Guide in Otsego, the Fly Inn in Plainwell and at the Elk’s in Otsego.
In her free time she enjoyed working outside, mowing her yard, trimming trees and taking care of her cows and pigs. Mary was happiest when surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Dick (Barb) Johnson of Otsego, David Drainer of New Hampshire and Marie (Redigo) Bushee-Bailey of Delton; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sally Hendrixson and special niece, Pam Fuller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Johnson; sisters, Elma Irving and Wilma Gregory and great-grandson, Cameron Madison.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of ashes will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
A memorial service will be held at a later time
.
Contributions in memory of Mary may be made to
Heartland Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Mary A. Drainer
Condolence Messages
Conni Pierce
May 7, 2020 at 4:35 pm
My condolences Amy and Amber huggs she always had gum balls for us kids I loved her
Reply
Jill Geren
May 7, 2020 at 4:52 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mary was always one of my favorite residents.
Reply
Ron & Gail (Foster) Tutewiler
May 7, 2020 at 5:21 pm
Dick & Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Brenda Pride
May 7, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Barb and Dick I am so sorry about your moms passing so very sad. My deepest sympathy, may she rest in peace
Reply
Penny Browning Baker
May 7, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Dick & Barb, so very, very sorry.
Reply
Diana Clason
May 7, 2020 at 6:26 pm
Dick and Barb so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
May 8, 2020 at 9:43 am
Dear Family of Mary,
We loved Mary so much! We had so much fun with her at the Elks! She taught Tim to bar-tend and even gave me a raise (when it was really the trustees that were supposed to do that)! She was a hard worker and it was so funny to see the two sisters together working in the kitchen! They would squabble all the time! She was certainly a great lady. Please know that she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you and I am sure she is organizing things in Heaven! Prayers and love to all of you!
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
May 8, 2020 at 9:47 am
Dear Family of Mary,
We loved Mary so much! We had so much fun working with her at the Elks! She taught Tim to bar-tend and she even gave me a raise! (even though it was really the trustees who were supposed to do that)! She was a hard worker and a great lady! I am sure she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you and she is organizing things in Heaven! Much love to all of you!
Reply
Carol Ashley
May 8, 2020 at 10:18 am
Fond memories of Mary when I frequented Thurman’s with friends decades ago. Condolences to family and friends.
Reply
Patricia Filkins
May 8, 2020 at 10:41 am
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I didn’t know her as well a Wilma, but I know she worked hard and always had a smile, whenever I met her. Prayers for comfort to you all.
Reply
Mrs. Jim Hewitt. (Patti Khodl)
May 8, 2020 at 12:37 pm
To Dick & Barb,
Sorry to learn of this. Mary was such a hard worker. There is something special about mother’s, as they can take the place of many, yet nobody can take their place.
Reply
Family
May 8, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Amy,AmberAdam and Abby so very sorry to hear Your Grandmother Mary’s passing Our Prayers Are With You Always
Reply
Tim and Diane McPherson
May 8, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Dick and Barb
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing our deepest sympathy
She was a great neighbor and a hard worker
Reply
Terri Gott
May 8, 2020 at 1:43 pm
Dick and Barb,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Reply
Tom Dutton
May 10, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Dick Johnson and family I am sorry to read of your Mom Mary’s passing. I still remember the fun of those late night runs to pick her up from work at Thurmans and her making us kitty cocktails.
Reply
Sandra K Berish-Magnan
May 11, 2020 at 7:45 am
To the family of Mary D. , I am sorry for your loss. She was a forever part of the Thurman’s Restaurant Family. My parents loved her and depended upon her. Always so good to me, she will be missed.
Reply
Lee and Diane Boysen
May 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Dick and Barb, Steve, Josh and extended families: I am so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very hard working, sweet woman. I enjoyed her company. The world is a little sadder without Mary in it. I will remember her always with the loving, caring personality and strong support she gave her family and friends. She was a good woman. Please accept our most sincere sympathies.
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