Mary Lou MacLaird Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Lou MacLaird of Chariton, Iowa, born in Vancouver, Washington, who passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lou MacLaird to show support.
Though Mary Lou has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Friedrichs and Delores Friedrichs (Cornwell); her daughter Annette Porterfield; and her brother Dan Friedrichs. She is survived by: her children, Karen Hendrickson (Jeff) and Tony Carter; and her brothers, Stephen Metz, Mark Metz, John Metz and Kevin Metz (Nancy). She is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Chariton (914 Roland Ave, Chariton, IA 50049).
Memorials may be directed to John Metz.
