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Bilow, Mary Jane
Mary Jane Bilow, 79, a resident of Winslow House Care Center, Marion, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No memorial services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion.
Survivors include her son, Rick (Crystal) Thompson of Marion, and their children, Joshua and Jessie; one great-granddaughter, Kennedy; and one sister, Nancy Wyatt of Windsor, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jack, Billy Joe, and Marion; and one sister, Willadean.
Mary was born Sept. 30, 1932, in Douthat, Okla., the daughter of Eldo and Elestine (Scott) Maudlin. She enjoyed working crossword and Sudoku puzzle books. Mary was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and loved playing cards with her friends at the care center. She also took great pride in beating others in a friendly game of Casino.
Please sign the online guest book for Mary at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published May 4, 2012 in The Gazette
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