Mary C Schlapkohl

Mary C. (Wilkinson) Schlapkohl, 87, passed away at Brio of Johnston on Friday, November 15, 2019, following a short illness. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, November 20, from 5 to 6:30 pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:30 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. Private burial will be in Davenport at a later date. Born on June 16, 1932, Mary grew up in Ottumwa and Davenport and married E. Kelly Schlapkohl on August 16, 1952. She lived her adult life in Washington, IA, and the Des Moines area. She was a member of various Methodist churches and Iowa Chapter D of the National TTT Society. She enjoyed traveling, reading, volunteer work, playing bridge, the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her three daughters: Cindy (Tom) Fish, Carole Schlapkohl, Nancy (Dave) Spratte; grandchildren: Emily (Tyler) Vanni, Kelli (Dave) Enos, Duff Luzum; step-granddaughter: Shelby (Tate) Carey and great granddaughters: Harli, Haddi and Maggi, who brought her much joy. She was preceded in death by her husband Kelly and granddaughter Lindsay Fish. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her TTT chapter for the girls’ camp program, the ADM Scholarship Foundation or the charity of your choice in Mary’s name.