Mary Earith- Nielsen, 71

February 8, 1951 - January 25, 2023

Mary Francis Earith was born on February 8, 1951 to Kenneth and Wilma (Watson) Earith in Hamburg, Iowa. She attended school in Malvern, Iowa and Glenwood, Iowa.
Following graduation she pursued occupations at Elm Crest Nursing Home and in Cosmetology. She also enjoyed going junking and traveling. Mary found the love of her life when she met Carl Nielsen. They were married in San Banito, Texas on February 8, 2009.
Mary passed away at her home surrounded by her family on January 25, 2023, attaining the age of 71 years, 11 months and 17 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Wilma Earith, and her infant brother Kenneth Keith Earith.
She is survived by her husband Carl Nielsen of Harlan, IA; children, Erik Nielsen of Harlan, IA, Kim (Joe) Petersen of Walnut, IA, and Jenny Nielsen of Auburn, IL; siblings, Ruthie (Bob) Zarek of Bellevue, NE, and Priscilla (Wes) McGinnis of Nebraska City, NE; 6 grandchildren; many other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kirkman Community Hall on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Interment of ashes will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Tabor, IA.  

 
 

 

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