Mary Severson
July 31, 1939 ~ June 14, 2012
Mary Jane Severson age 72 of New Hampton died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her home.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Krista Strum of the World Of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, Minnesota officiating. Accompanying the congregation in song, were Dennis Strum, organist and Matt Strum, vocalist. Melissa Martin was the crossbearer. Honorary urn bearers were Connie Strum, Jan Reaman, Jane Johnson, Mary Ann Howe, Rosanna Timmerman, Nancy Josephson, Sue Weiglein, Marcia Duffy, Judy Morgan, Pat Ipsen, Mary Lou Poncelot and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Mary Jane was born July 31, 1939, in New Hampton, IA, the only daughter of James P. and Mabel (Peters) Wilson. She received her education in New Hampton and graduated in 1957 from the New Hampton High School. At her senior prom, she had her first date with a classmate who also became her future husband, Arlie Severson. The couple were married on September 7, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Mary Jane and Arlie initially lived in Charles City and in 1962 moved to Alamosa, CO, where Arlie went to college and Mary Jane owned and operated her own hair salon. In 1965 the family moved to Detroit and Mary Jane raised the children with Arlie getting his first teaching position. In 1968, they moved back to their hometown of New Hampton. While raising the children, Mary Jane worked part-time at Mode-O-Day and O’Connor’s Clothing stores and was an active Girl Scout leader. After raising her family, she went to work as Clerk of Magistrate Court and retired in 2000. Mary Jane loved crossword puzzles, embroidery, bird watching, and canning all the produce from the couple’s garden. Throughout the wrestling career of Arlie, she loved attending all the meets and activities relating to wrestling. She will be remembered by her family as being a woman who did it, ‘her way’.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Arlie; one daughter, Kim (Randy) Fike of Chicago; one son, Ed (Kate) Severson of Woodbury, MN; five grandchildren, Melissa (Tyler) Martin, Ryan Fike, Mara Severson, Jacob Severson, Lila Severson; one great-grandson, Landon Martin; one brother, James P. (Dorothy) Wilson of Waterloo.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Arlin and family, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Mary Jane. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. An old Severson family friend, Ray Schneider (orig from Nashua).
Hi, Arlie, Want you to know that I am thinking about you and your family, who were always special to my own. Hope to see and greet you at Ace or Fareway within the next 6 months, a good omen for me! God bless Mary Jane!
Arlie, We were in Cedar Falls visiiting John’s parents when we read of Mary Jane’s death in the local newspaper. We just wanted you to know how sorry we are to learn of your loss and that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. John and Bobbi
Severson Family ~ Sending deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mary Jane. May joyful memories help carry you through the difficult times.
So sorry to hear about Mary Jane’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
Arlie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your many wonderful memories!!
Eddie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. Be assured that your loss will turn from sadness to great memories in time. Wayne
Dear Ed, My sympathies to you and your family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. -Tom & Colette
Arlie and family, We were sorry to hear about Mary Jane’s passing and wanted to extend our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed her at wrestling events over the years, she was so full of energy. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Severson Family–Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories! Sending love and hugs from Wisconsin. Suz, Patrick and Alanna
Arlie and family, Please accept our deepest condolances for your loss of MaryJane. She was a wonderful woman, confident, caregiver, and friend. We will cherish our memories of our times with the both of you. You and your family are held tighly in our hearts with loving thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. We love you.
Arlie and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Arliie and family: We are saddend to hear of Mary Jane’s passing. We are so sorry we can’t be there. We are in route from Arizona to Iowa. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. There are many fond family memories.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have very fond memories of Mary Jane. Many Blessings.
I was sorry to hear from Jim that Mary Jane had passed away. This truely delightful lady will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry for your loss, I pray the happy memories will uplift you during these difficult days.
Arlie and family, We heard about Mary Jane’s passing and wanted to extend our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed our time with her at wrestling events over the years and her lively banter. She had a great sense of humor!
Dear Arlie – we are saddened to hear of Mary Jane’s passing. We have always enjoyed our visits with both of you – whether at Chaff’s or earlier at the nursing home where I (Kathy) got to witness Mary Jane’s spunk!! May the memories you hold dear to your hearts help to ease your pain and sadness during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dan and Kathy Feuling
So sorry to hear about your wife and mother’s passing. She will be missed by many who knew her.
Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. It is so hard to lose a parent. My sympathies to you and your family.
Arlie, My sister June just called and let me know that Mary Jane had passed away. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have special memories of you and MJ at Adams state. Please accept our condolences. Jim Deutsch
Arlie & family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you at the loss of Mary Jane. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mary Jane always put a smile on my face. She told it like it was and I always respected her for that. May many memories help you through this time. God’s Blessings to you all.
Dear Seversons, Please accept our deepest sympathies. May all your wonderful memories help you throught this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Love the Miehlich’s
Severson Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless
Oh, Arlie, how we are going to miss her! Gooter and I can’t tell you how sad we are for you and your family. At the cabin, we have a saying on the wall that talks about not arriving in the grave safely and attractively but sliding in with things like chocolate and champagne and saying ‘Whoa what a ride!’…I will smile next time I read it and think of Mary Jane…it was her! And I want to be just like her! Enjoy your memories…they are priceless….
Ed – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, she was truly a wonderful little lady. Please extend my sympathies to your father and the whole Severson family you are all in my prayers. Love and kisses to the family, Natalie & Haley
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time! It is good to know she is watching over you all! Thinking of you!
Arlie, Ed and Family, My sympathies to all of you with Mary Janes passing.
Dear Seversons, Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I have many great memories of Mary Jane: her general feistiness, card club picnics, at O’Connor’s store, and when she got me a copy of my birth certificate when she was still at the court house. Take good care of yourselves during this very difficult period of grief, I am sending love! Sarah
Arlin, You have my deepest sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy to the family
Arlie and family We were so sorry to hear about Mary Jane. We are so glad we got to see her at the reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don & Kathy Braham
Arlie & Family~ I am so sorry to hear about Mary Jane passing. You both have been so important to me and my family over the years! I will never forget all the times you were there for me. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care and god bless~
Arlie & Family, What can I say about MaryJane. She was and will be remembered by me as a very strong special lady who didn’t take any crap from anyone. Wasn’t ashamed to show her ornery side when needed. Kindof reminds me of someone else. We had lots of good visits and I knew she would always make me feel good afterwards. I will miss her as you will but will hold a place in my heart for her always! I am so saddened for your loss. Big Hugs to you all!
What a sad day! I will miss Mary Jane very much! I was lucky enough to get to work with her for many years. She was not just a co-worker, she was a great friend & a 2nd mom to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! 🙁
My most sincere condolences.
Arlin and Family, We were saddened to hear of Mary Jane’s passsing. She was a wonderful lady…whether my babysitter when I was young, the pretty cheerleader in the class of ’57, or the woman who I came to know as a good friend later in life. She was wonderful and we will all miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
sorry to hear of your loss Arlie. Mary Jane was a wonderful women. condolences go out for all of the family. grant
Arlie & family you have our most deepest heartfelt sympathy. Hold your memories close and they will help get you through the difficult days ahead. God Bless you all.
Arlie and family, We are so sad to hear about Mary Jane’s death. She was truly a special woman to us and to so many people. I will miss her humor, words of wisdom, and love to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Ed and family, My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Sheila (Snyder) Soltow
Arlie and family. Our sympathies to all of you on the loss of Mary Jane. What a trooper that she rode in the class reunion parade, came to the park afterwards on Fri night and then the dinner at the Pub on Sat night. Wonderful she was able to visit with everyone.
Arlie and family, So sorry for your loss of Mary Jane. She will always be in your heart and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all in this time of need.
Arlie and family, sending love and prayers for all of you. Mary Jane was a great friend to everyone and we enjoyed always visiting with her. Our deepest sympathy.
Arlie & family ~ We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Jane. I remember her when I was a small child when she would come to visit Lillian. She always made me feel like family. Keep her memories close to you ~ it will help to ease your pain. She is no longer suffering. God bless all of you and know that you are loved very much.