Mary Ann Wiebe

WHITEWATER - Mary Ann Wiebe, age 80, passed away at her residence February 16, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Newton, Kansas, February 12, 1937, the daughter of Henry I. and Anna (Schmidt) Goertz.  She was raised in the Goessel area and graduated from Goessel High School in 1955.  She attended Bethel College.  On October 16, 1959, she was united in marriage to Willard J. Wiebe, at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church..  She was a loving farm wife and mother.  She was active at Grace Hill Mennonite Church. Some of her hobbies included jig-saw puzzles, quilting, sewing, and baking. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.  She is lovingly survived by her husband Willard Wiebe of Whitewater; a daughter Teresa Martin and her husband James of Dorrance; a son Christopher Wiebe and his wife Catina of Whitewater; and 4 grandchildren:  Elizabeth Martin, Kadie Martin, Alston Cunningham, and Adrian Wiebe.  All services will be held at Grace Hill Mennonite Church near Whitewater. The Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday.  The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2017, with Rev. Weldon Martens presiding.  The Committal Service will be held on Monday, at 10:00 a.m., at Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.  A Memorial Fund has been established for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, Kansas, 67154.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.