Mary Lou Pilkington Obituary
The memory of Mary Lou Pilkington of Humeston, Iowa, born in Princeton, Missouri, who passed away on October 9, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Mary Lou departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Lou. Though Mary Lou may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Russell and Cora Russell; and her husband Bob Pilkington. She is survived by: her brother Harry Russell (Marie); and her children, Wanita Breuklander, Julie Langford (Terry), Benjamin Ress Jr. (Sherrill) and Alan Ress (Judy). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Friday, October 25th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Iles Norwalk Chapel Iles Norwalk Chapel (1020 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211). A burial was held on Friday, October 25th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Union Cemetery.
