Mary Ann Crippen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Ann Crippen of Merrill, Iowa, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Blackmore and Hedvig Blackmore; and her husband Robert Crippen of John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by: her children, Diane Zalme, Sandra Crippen, Susan Lambert (Bob), Randy Crippen (Lorrie) and Teresa Crippen; her grandchildren, Mark Zalme, Jennifer Kirkbride, Candi Martin, Steven Lyons, Melissa Lederer, Brittany Lambert, Jim Crippen, Eric Crippen, Kayla Crippen, Chay Ruby and Brody Ruby; her great grandchildren, Chance Crippen, Grace Crippen, Brady Martin, Braylin Kirkbride, Wrigley Zalme, Maddie Zalme, Maxwell Ruby, Fiona Ruby and Jack Lederer; and her sister-in-law Viola Blackmore.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home (780 12th St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made, in care of the family, to the Merrill Ambulance and Mid-Sioux Opportunity.
