Mary B Hamilton, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1924 in Turney, Missouri to Rothwell King and Edith Ruth (Chase) Crouch. She raised her family in Michigan City, calling it home for more than 50 years.
Mary is survived by her daughters: Judy (Tim) Harrold and Patty (Bud) Matheny; grandchildren: Jennifer (Doug), Carin, Amy (Matt), Lisa (Brandon), Natalie (Mike), Nathan (Nu’Leigh), Tim (Meredyth), Becky (Matt), Amy (Dan), Bobby (Crystal), Jimmy, Cheryl (David), Greg; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother: Richard Crouch; sister: Jane Shrewsbury; daughter-in-laws: Becky Hamilton, Janie Hamilton Marchini.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 34 years: Richard E. Hamilton; sons: Richard L. Hamilton, C. Keith Hamilton; daughter: Karen S. Hamilton; brothers: AJ, Bob, Wayne; sisters: Virginia, Beverly, Betty; granddaughter: Denise; great-granddaughter: Courtney; and granddaughter-in-law: Vicky.
Mary was a member of Free Methodist Church. She loved bowling, Cubs baseball, and telling jokes. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 12:00 pm at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services, 613 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360.