"I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. I only knew her a short time as she came to Mt. Saint Clare during Sophomore year and I did not return the next year. I have thought of her often though and wondered where she was and what she was doing. She was a fun person to be around in high school and her eyes still sparkled in her picture. We shall meet again one day in Heaven. May God Bless the family and give them the comfort and peace in knowing that she, too, is at peace. Agnes Reismeyer Innis Peoria, IL"
In loving memory of
Mary Dailey
June 22, 1935 - December 19, 2012
Mary Ellen Rose Mickey' was born June 22, 1935 at St. Francis Hospital in Grinnell, IA. She was adopted at birth by Elizabeth Fischer. Mickey attended St Peter and Paul's School, St. Angela's Academy and Iowa City School of Nursing. She married Eugene Thelen and gave birth to six children. She was later married to Merle J. Hoagie' Dailey on August 15, 1969 at Otoe, NE and to this marriage two additional children were born. Mickey worked for Foley Rest Home and for many years at Paul and Wayne's Country Café. She also worked at B & H Super Valu in Carroll. Later, Mickey worked for Norm Anderson at Anderson's Dairy in Carroll and Party Time Fundraising. Throughout all her working years, Mickey also operated her own catering business. She retired in 2002 the same year that her husband died. Mickey's loves were her family and friends. She dearly loved her pets Clancy and Coco her Pomeranians and Teddy, most recently. Camping, card playing and visiting at M C's Café were favorite past-times. Throughout her life she took great pride in helping and caring for others. Mickey struggled with numerous health issues for the past six years. However, she continued to live independently in her own home. She entered St Anthony Hospital one day before her unexpected death there on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 27 days. Mickey is preceded in death her mother; husband in 2002; son Dean Dailey in 1988; grandson Jeremy Linn in 2006 and mother and father in law Glen and Pauline Dailey. Survivors include her seven children: Debbie Jekel of Carroll; Daniel Dailey and Lisa Mcleod of Centennial, CO; Diane Olson (Terry) of Carroll; David Dailey of Marshalltown; Dori Rotert and special friend Jon Waterbury of Manning; Douglas Dailey (Darcy) of Carroll; Dawn Shepherd of Templeton; 3 stepchildren: Shelly Hughes (Jim) of Lindhurst, OH; Brenda Villers (Chris) of Syracuse, UT and Danny Dailey (Tina) of Cleveland, OH; 24 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation After 4 PM Friday Ohde Twit Funeral Home, Carroll Prayer Service Fr. Tim Johnson Friday, December 21, 2012, 6:00 PM Ohde Twit Funeral Home, Carroll "Holes In Floor Of Heaven" Steve Wariner Recording Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 22, 2012, 10:00 AM Holy Spirit Church, Carroll, Iowa Reverend Timothy Johnson, Celebrant Reverend Tim Brockelman, Concelebrant Lectors Shelby Shepherd Davianne Rotert Dawn Shepherd Mass Servers Kendra Peter Kalee Peter Jeana Shepherd Gift Bearers Bonnie Bueltel Danny Bueltel Jaren Cox Music Katelyn Renze, Cantor Sue Feilmeier, Accompanist "Over You" Miranda Lambert Casket Bearers ~ Grandsons Ben Dailey Ryan Schreck Bret Schreck Aaron Rotert Reis Rotert Tucker Rotert Rory Shepherd Josh Dailey Tyler Dailey Reid Dailey Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Carroll, Iowa
Tributes
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the faith in the Lord and the inspiration and encouragement from your mother be forever in your hearts"
"To Doug and all the Dailey family. Our thoughts and love are with you. Keep those memories of your mum close to your heart Doug. Love from Maureen and Vince Giglia Western Australia"
"Our love and thoughts are with you all. From the first time we met our special friend Mickey at Okoboji we knew that we had found a treasure of a lady, and to call her our friend is a privilege. She always made us and the boys feel so special when we visited. Breakfast won't be the same. The Matriarch is looking down on you all from above. We look forward to catching up and reminiscing next June on the deck. Love Don, Lorelle, Tyson, Laura, Lachlan and Corbin Fry"
"I so remember having good times working with Mickey at Party Time. I enjoyed seeing her when she came into the Dollar Store also. She was always sending me cute emails and enjoyed her on Facebook. Rest Easy Mickey, you will be missed..."
"Beautiful tribute. I never met Mickey personally (boy I wish I had) but I know Diane and her family. From what I hear, the things I love about Diane are carry over from Mickey which makes me think she was a pretty incredible lady. Thinking of you all in this time and praying for peace as your mourn her loss."
"To the family of Mickey Dailey: I had the pleasure of working with Mickey several years ago at Anderson's Dairy. She was such a barrell of laughs with her sense of humor and her smile was infectious! She made going to work actually fun! I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you and hope that you will find comfort in knowing she is and always will be smiling down on you from heaven. God's Blessings. Love, Beth Danner Carroll, Ia."
"Our thoughts and prayres to the family. Keep her memories alive. Monty & Nancy Padget and family"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Diane. Prayers and hugs."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time!! Thinking of you!"
"Our hearts break today for each and everyone of the Dailey Family.Mickey was a one of a kind gal and we will sure miss our visits with her when we are in Carroll. Lannes(Sned) will for sure miss fighting over who was going to pay for breakfast, which Lannes lost many times to her. Our prayers go out to you. Love, The Edlunds Sned,Elaine,Tyler,Marshele, Kelsey and Justin."