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Mary Lou Bachman

1927 - 2021

 

Mary Lou Bachman
May 4, 1927 - June 7, 2021

Mary Lou Bachman, 94 of Forest City died Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Celebration of Life services will be held from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M., Monday June 14, 2021 at the Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St. Forest City, Iowa 50436.

Burial of cremains will be held in the Amsterdam Cemetery in Goodell, Iowa.

Reception with food and beverage will be held at Donna's Lounge, 427 1st Street, Meservey, Iowa 50457 following committal service at cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mary Lou Bachman memorial fund in care of the family.

Thank You For Being a Friend

Mary Lou Bachman was born May 4, 1927 in Larchwood Lyon, Iowa, daughter of Benjamin Lars Netland and Mary (Sheppler) Netland. She attended Klemme school.

On May 4, 1946 Mary Lou was united in marriage with Elmer Bachman in Des Moines, Iowa. She worked various jobs over the years and then began working at Winnebago Industries.

She then left Winnebago and operated the Silver Dollar in Klemme Iowa. Mary Lou and Elmer then moved to Meservey and owned and operated Mary’s Tap and Grill in Meservey. Mary Lou was always cooking and loved to cook for all her friends and family. It gave her great joy in passing her recipes down to her daughter Mary Ann and her grand-daughters.

After years of living in Meservey, Mary Lou moved to Forest City Iowa. She enjoyed living at the Town Square Apartments where she made many friends. Her apartment was the gathering spot for all her friends, including her dear friend Arlene. If you ever stopped by you would find them along with Mary Lou’s cat Angel watching the Golden Girls.

Mary Lou was known for her sassy character and always being there for her friends and family. She took pride in having family dinners on Sunday and all were welcome – friends and family. Mary Lou helped raise numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her and Elmer were devoted to family and took pride in raising their great grandson, Christian.

In January 2021 Mary Lou asked to move to the Lake Mills Nursing home to be closer to her great-grandaughter Trisity who worked there. Trisity was able to help care for Mary Lou and get even closer over the next 6 months. The Lake Mills Care Center staff took great care of Mary Lou, and the family thanks them all.

Mary Lou passed away on Monday June 7, 2021 at the Lake Mills Care Center. Her close family were there by her side to comfort her. Family members were there providing end of life comfort and care because Mary Lou expressed wishes of not wanting to be alone – and she was not.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Mary Espelien, Forest City. Sons, Larry (Linda) Bachman, Michael & Mary Bachman (John, Cliff, and Ashley),
James & Deb Bachman (Amanda and Megan). Kevin & Deb Bachman (Hayley and Dylan).
Christian Bachman & Oriana Logan
Nicole Hamilton-Brahm & Steven Johnson - Eric, Alex, Alexus Hamilton & Gina.
Matt & Jordyn Johnston – Tory, Mersadies, Morgan & James.
Anna & Traves Behrens – Trisity & Cooper.
Rae Lynn & Josh Frances – Jaxin, Ella & Adalynn.
Chase Schumacher – Lyndon.
Seth Arnold & Abby Ries – Gregory, Cole, Eli & Jayce.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Mary Netland; her husband of 61 years Elmer Bachman.; siblings Irene, George, and Ethel. her son in laws, Dale and Jason.

Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant.

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say.
Thank you for being a friend.


source: © Schott Funeral Homes, 505 North Clark Street, Forest City, IA 50436; Phone: 641-585-2685