- Date Of Birth: October 25, 1921
- Date Of Death: July 25, 2021
- State: Michigan
Passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Bickford of Portage Senior Living. Her family was there to comfort during her last days. Mary was born October 25, 1921, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Forrest and Gladys (Yeagley) Frederick. As a child, her family moved to Michigan, and Mary lived most of her life in Kalamazoo.
On July 26, 1943 she married Garrett R. Dykehouse of Kalamazoo, in San Antonio, Texas. Garr preceded her in death in 2011, they were married for 67 years. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Mary is survived by her children, Gail Drayton, Jill, Rod and Bruce (Cheryl) Dykehouse; grandchildren, Matt (Kelly) Richmond, Jennifer (Andy) Merriman; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Marley, Sidney Richmond and Stella Merriman; one brother, Dean; two sisters, Mardelle Pozeznik and JoAnne Guarisco; and many nieces and nephews. Mary retired from the State of Michigan.
She enjoyed many activities which included bowling, golf, cards, bingo and trips to the casino. She was an accomplished knitter and seamstress. She traveled during the summer with her family and enjoyed many summers camping on the shores of Lake Michigan. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Bickford of Portage and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
