Mary Ann (Lewis) Waltz was born on July 14, 1931 on the family farm in Riverton, Iowa, the daughter of Dawson and Mabel (Simmerman) Lewis. Mary Ann entered into eternal peace on December 25, 2012 at the Shenandoah Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was known to pull a good prank or two now and then. She enjoyed being around people and cooking alongside her sister Emmy. She was always willing to lend someone a hand and never expected anything in return. Mary Ann was a beautiful lady, both on the inside and out and will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Fred Shadel, Jr. of Washington and his children Jason Shadel of Las Vegas, NV, Jeremy Shadel and fianc April of Shenandoah and Justin Shadel and wife Ashley of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter Ann Jensen and husband Chuck of Blair and their children Meredith Pallat and spouse Teri, Shannon Harris and companion Lori, Daimeon Harris and companion Megan and William Gray and companion Teresa; daughter Terri (Shadel) Benson of Farragut and her children Heather Foster of Shenandoah, IA and Chase Schoen and wife Breanna of California; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings George Lewis and wife Ana Maria of Las Vegas, NV, Emily Bengtson of Farragut, Terry Lewis and wife Lona of Sidney, Elise Campbell and husband Jim and Michael Lewis and wife Kathy of Missouri; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mary Ann's wishes were that her body be cremated and laid to rest, beside her loving husband Jack at the Mount Zion Cemetery. This will be held at a later date.