Mary Rita Keuss died peacefully on December 13, 2013 at her home in Richwoods, MO. Mary, the daughter of Fred and Alice (Purtle) Palardy, was born on November 7, 1943 in Red Bud, IL.
Mary was married to her loving husband of 52 years, Dave Keuss. In addition to raising three sons of her own, she also touched the lives of many children through her child care services while residing in Brentwood, MO. Mary was an excellent cook, a talented artist, and had an innate way of bringing laughter to every gathering.
She is survived by her husband, Dave Keuss, three sons, Steve (Theresa) Keuss, Tim Keuss, Joseph (Susan) Keuss, her sisters, Bonnie (Frank) Bono, Janice (Clay) Slover, her brother Mark (Linda) Palardy. She is preceded in death by sisters Terri Palardy and Kathy Hipsher (Jack Hipsher). Proud Grandmother of Paul (Leslie) Keuss, Scott Keuss, Daniel Keuss, Ashley Keuss (David Baker) and great grandmother to Sophia Lee and Louis Keuss. Our dear aunt, cousin, sister-in-law and friend to many.
Memorial Service will be held on December 28, 2013, 10:00am at Epiphany Church with reception to follow. Contributions to OAR, Organization for Autism Research. Special thanks to Jenny Hipsher, loving niece.