IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Mary K.
Carpenter
January 15, 1949 – May 21, 2022
Obituary
Mary Kay Carpenter, 73, of North Loup, NE, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Tiffany Square Care Center with family at her side. Mary's life will be celebrated on June 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Mark Hartley will officiate. Online condolences for the family may be left at https://www.curranfuneralchapel.com. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or to a memorial fund to be determined later.
Mary was born on January 15, 1949, in Hays, KS. She was the daughter of Albert and Doris (Linenberger) Younger. She grew up in Victoria, KS graduating from high school in 1967. Mary owned and operated a café in Spearville, KS until moving to St. Paul, NE in 1977. She was a parts manager at St. Paul Equipment until 1980 when she moved to Grand Island, NE where she owned and operated The Costume Gallery for 30 plus years. Mary was a gifted seamstress. Her pride and joy were crafting costumes for the major productions of many schools and colleges throughout the state. She had an eye for style and could create unique pieces from new and repurposed items. She treasured the friendships formed while working with school theatre staff and students. She was an avid collector of vintage items and enjoyed bowling, golfing, and camping.
Mary is survived by her beloved partner of 27 years, Elwyne Myers of North Loup, NE daughters, Tammy Mattison of Topeka, KS Tracy Strecker of Overland Park, KS Thais Schmitz of Charlotte, NC son, Todd Carpenter of Grand Island, NE
Others left to cherish her memory include her grandchildren, Paige (Matt) Simpson, Jett and Kort Mattison, Riley Carpenter, Lola and Eva Schmitz, and great-granddaughter Madden Simpson, brother, Marlin (Sue) Younger of Litchfield Park, AZ and sisters, Magdalen (Gregg) Pechanec of Hays, KS and Myra (George) Younger of Victoria, KS.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Doris Younger, infant brother, Michael Younger, brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Twila Younger.
Celebration of Life Gathering
Curran Funeral Chapel
Friday, June 10, 2022
11:00 AM
3005 South Locust Street
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
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