Mary L. Dreller of Windsor Heights

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Mary Lucille (Lowe) Dreller, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and caregivers Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at St. Theresa Catholic Church,  1230 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. Visitation with family will be Sunday, Jan. 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Iles Funeral Home Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Road in Des Moines.

Mary was born July 13, 1928, in Letts, Iowa, to Berton Leroy and Rosa May (Cassabaum) Lowe.

She married her beloved husband, Richard John Dreller, July 1, 1950, and he preceded her in death.

Mary is survived by her three daughters and three sons, Shirley Dreller, Nancy (Brian) Todd, Jean (Monty) Main, Stephen (Yasmin) Dreller, Michael (Amy) Dreller and John (Elizabeth) Dreller; and eight grandchildren, Jon Todd, Katharine Dreller, David Dreller, Eric Main, Kristina Dreller, Derek Dreller, Claire Dreller and Thomas Dreller.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gerald Berton Lowe; and sister, Alice Louise Pantel.

Mary spent her youth in Letts on the Lowe family farm before moving to Davenport.

She graduated from the American Institute of Commerce and worked at Oscar Mayer and Co. in Davenport, where she met her husband, Richard.

Mary and Richard subsequently lived in Madison, Wis., Beardstown, Ill., and Perry, Iowa, as they raised their family and followed Richard’s career with Oscar Mayer.

They retired to Daphne, Ala., in 1990 and enjoyed many years of southern hospitality and mild winters.

Mary relocated to Des Moines in 2013 to be near family members. She resided at Illahee Hills Senior Center in Urbandale, where she enjoyed great friendships with the staff and fellow residents.

Mary will be best remembered by her family as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.

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