Mary Jane Wells

December 14, 1926 - October 17, 2016

Mary Jane Kennedy Wells was born December 14, 1926 in Greene County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Thomas Clement Kennedy and Louella Cecilia Tiffany Kennedy. Mary Jane Wells worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance in Jefferson. Through the years, Mary Jane spent a lot of time at Spring Lake. She enjoyed playing cards and was in a bridge club. Mary Jane never missed a 4th of July parade at Gowrie. In her later years, Mary Jane worked on word puzzles. Mary Jane died October 17, 2016 at the Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit. She was 89 years of age. Preceding her in death were her parents, and daughter-in-law Molly Wells, and daughter-in-law Renee Wells. Mary is survived by her son David (Peggy) Wells of Rippey, IA; grandchildren: Mike (Ashley) Wells of Jefferson, IA and John (Angie) Wells of Colorado Springs, CO; step-grandchildren: Chad (Stacey) Olson of Boone, IA and Craig (Molly) Olson of Waukee, IA; her brothers: Richard (Janet) Kennedy of Grand Junction, IA, Gerald “Jerry” (Janice) Kennedy of Grand Junction, IA, and Vincent (Doris) Kennedy of Jefferson, IA; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. Funeral services for Mary Jane Wells, 89, of Jefferson, will be 10:30 am Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, IA. The family will greet friends Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:45 pm and a Prayer Service at 7:00p pm. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jefferson, IA. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church.