Mary E. Bortell

Mary E. (Rudolph) Bortell, 98, lifelong resident of Havana, passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Havana HealthCare Center in Havana. She was born November 27, 1915 in Havana to Frank “Tad” and Lucy Mae (Fletcher) Rudolph. She married Glen W. Bortell on December 25, 1938 in Havana. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2003. Mrs. Bortell is survived by three children, Brian (Dorothy June) Bortell, Ted (Debra) Bortell, Glenda (Joe) Towery, all of Havana, seven grandchildren: Andrew Bortell of Michigan, Maria Bortell of Chicago, Katie (Craig) Lukasik of North Carolina, Shannon (Brian) Roat, Christie Towery, Tad (Jessica) Towery, Ted Bortell Jr., all of Havana, fifteen great-grandchildren: Jessica (Brandon) White of North Carolina, Jacob, Jenna, Julia and Alexandria Bortell, all of Michigan, Brittany, Cassy and Ellie Roat, all of Havana, Ezra and Silas Lukasik of North Carolina, Christopher, Elizabeth, Willa and Truman Towery, all of Havana, Chelsea Wilcoxen and one great great-grandson Jackson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, Glen Bortell Jr., brother, Frank Rudolph Jr., step-sister, Gladys Swinford and one grandson, John Bortell. Mrs. Bortell was a member of First Baptist Church in Havana where she had taught Sunday School. She was the Salutatorian of the 1934 graduating class at Havana High School. She had also worked for Klohrs Clothing Store in Havana. She was happiest with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren sitting on her lap, always calling them her “little angels.” Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana with visitation two hours prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Rev. Daniel Swihart will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Mason District Hospital, Havana High School Athletic Department, Havana HealthCare Resident Activity Fund or the First Baptist Church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Mary E. Bortell

November 27, 1915 - September 24, 2014

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