Mary Hose

DIXON – Mary Lou Hose, 70, of Dixon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She farmed with her husband; was a transcriptionist for KSB Hospital, Dixon Correctional Center, and CGH Medical Center, Sterling; and owned and operated Brinton Avenue Antique Mall, Dixon.

Mary was born July 6, 1939, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Ann (Staelens) Thomson. She married Donald R. Hose on Nov. 6, 1977, in Las Vegas. Mary loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her Thursday ladies luncheons, square dancing with the Swingin Stars, horseback riding, antiquing, playing Texas Hold ’em, bingo, garage sales, camping, cruises, golfing, and recently riding around her property on a golf cart.

Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Hose of Dixon; four sons, Daniel Hose of Dixon, Joseph (Becky) Willwerth of Arizona, Steven (Sandy) Willwerth of California, and Mark (Christy) Hose of Dixon; five daughters, Sandra (Earl) Schulte of Dixon, Barbara (Michael) McDermott of Poplar Grove, Mildred Hose of Dixon, Donna (Bill) Seidel of Rock Falls, and Amy (Steven) Wilson of Dixon; one sister, Betty Ann Hedger of Las Vegas; 24 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father; her mother, Ann Weidel; and her brother, Harold Thomson.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dixon, with the Rev. Judi Huseth, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Interment of cremains will be at a later date at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

A memorial has been established to KSB Hospice. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.