Mary Ohl

Mary Ohl, 69, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Christ United Presbyterian Church, Oelwein, Iowa with Rev. Paul Uzel officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein, Iowa.
Condolences may be sent to: Jack Ohl, 726 8th Avenue NE, Oelwein, Iowa 50662.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Mary Christine Moyle was born December 24, 1954, at the family home in Osborne, Iowa, the daughter of Marion Marcene & Maxine Delpha (Phelps) Moyle. She was raised in rural Oelwein and attended the Stanley School, later graduating from the Oelwein Community High School in the class of 1973. Mary continued her education at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids as she studied to be a florist. Following her graduation, Mary worked at Blairs Ferry Floral in Cedar Rapids. Mary then met the love of her life, Jack Ohl, and, following a brief courtship, Mary was united in marriage to Raymond Jack Ohl on July 19, 1981, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mary left the floral business to be an at home wife and mother. Mary and Jack settled in rural Oelwein where they lived until August of 2023. After her children were older, Mary worked in the cafeteria of the Oelwein Middle and High School for over 20 years, retiring in 2020. Mary was a member of the Christ United Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed attending bible study. She also enjoyed being a volunteer ticket taker for the Oelwein Husky Booster Club, playing cards and dice, crocheting, traveling, flowers and spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her Husband: Jack Ohl of Oelwein; 4 Children: Paige Ohl of Oelwein, Dillon (Monica) Ohl of Estherville, Samantha (Justin) Eschweiler of Oelwein & Amanda (Drew) Sheda Estherville; 3 Step-Children: Lynn Amos of Oelwein, Raymond Ohl of Oelwein & Kim (Rob) Irvine of Stanley; Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren; 5 Siblings: Florence (Dale) Strosahl of Marshall, Minnesota, Sandi (Paul) Koohy of Winthrop, Marcene (Lydia) Moyle of Tucson, Arizona, Walter (Diane) Moyle of Mt. Pleasant & Dawn (Lonnie) Fox of Independence; 5 In-Laws: Don Corcoran of Hazleton, Maureen Moyle of Barling, Arkansas; Joyce Moyle of Mt. Pleasant; Ozzie (Pat) Ohl of Mason City & Jeff Ohl of Independence; Many Nieces & Nephews and Best Friend of 50 years: Marsha Gentry of Waterloo.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; 3 siblings: Carol Corcoran, Irvin Moyle & Troy Moyle and her in-laws: Clyde & Essie Ohl.