Born April 7, 1919 to John Arthur and Ida Belle (Davis) Ranney, she married Charles Edward Ogden on September 9, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1984 in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.
Surviving are one son, Charles Arthur Ogden of Creve Coeur, one daughter, Shirley Ann (Delbert J.) Kessinger of Creve Coeur; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Lulabelle Joann (George) Cooper of Creve Coeur; and several nieces and nephews.
A homemaker, Mary enjoyed embroidery, camping, and gardening.
She attended Zion Evangelical United Methodist Church in rural Pekin, where her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008. The Rev. Bill Easton, Rev. Ralph Bauer, and Rev. Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Fon du Lac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 606 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.
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