Our much beloved mother Anne Marry passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Near the end of her life she was exactly where she wanted to be, living independently in her home in Clifton where she lived for 62 years.
She was born on January 9, 1933 in West Point, Iowa, a daughter of Alfred T. and Aimee (King) Peterschmidt. Anne married Thomas F. Marry on August 14, 1954 in Fort Madison, Iowa and he preceded her in death on March 11, 2010.
In addition to her long and happy marriage, she was most proud of her six children, their achievements, and above all, the strong bond they’ve held with each other their entire lives.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Glenn) Shirley of Rock Falls; five sons, Michael (Tammy) Marry of Monticello, Patrick (Debbie) Marry of Hawthorn Woods, Thomas (Teri) Marry of Bristol, Wisconsin, Mark (Anne) Marry of Los Lunas, Nevada, and William (Carrie) Marry of Paxton; two brothers, Vern (Kathi) Peterschmidt of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Glen (Lynn) Peterschmidt of Hudson, Wisconsin; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Besides her husband, Anne is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Leon, Carl, Paul, and Mark; two sisters, Rose and Bee; and one granddaughter, Megan.
Anne was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton, where she served as an organist for many years. Anne was a pediatric RN where she established friendships she maintained her entire life. She loved to visit her beloved Fort Madison. Anne enjoyed gardening and carrying on family traditions, especially cooking, canning, and baking. Her top priorities in life were her family and faith.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Burial will follow in the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery near Clifton.
Memorials may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607), Clifton Food Bank, or St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Please share a memory of Anne at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
