Mary Lee Grote

Mary Lee Grote, 85, of Sioux City passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home with Jack, her beloved husband of 67 years holding her in his arms.  Family was present as she entered her eternal peace.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 13, 2020 at Mater Dei Parish- Immaculate Conception Church with Father Gerald Feierfeil and Deacon Ron Forrest, concelebrants. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 4:30 P.M. and a Vigil service at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Mary was born Nov 10, 1934 in Council Bluffs, IA to Lucille (Hardegan) Morlan.  She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Neola, IA.  She met the love of her life there and married John H. Grote (Jack) in 1952.  They spent a brief time in Fort Benning, GA before returning to Iowa, where she spent the rest of her life.  Sioux City became home as she raised her six children, Jennifer (Dennis) Hobbs, Terri Hanner, Deb Henry, Christy Johnson, John (Dawn) Grote Jr, and David Grote.  Mary retired after working at Kmart for 20 years.  She was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Church.

Mary truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures.  She was an inspiration to others after overcoming a difficult childhood.  Her Catholic faith was the foundation for her strength that allowed her to be a wonderful, loving mother, and grandmother.  Mary was so very proud of her family and the life she had created.  She enjoyed holidays and visits, surrounding herself with extended family members.

Mary is survived by her husband, six children, 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her brothers Donnie Jorgensen, and Ron Kline. 

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, sisters Charlotte Jorgensen, Lorna Steward, and Sandra Gregor, brother Bobbie Jorgensen, and two great grandchildren.