Mary M. Hefner

Mary M. Hefner, 101, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on November 28, 1920, in Andrews, Indiana to the late Dr. Samuel S. Frybarger and the late Ruth P. (Enders) Frybarger.

Mary was united in marriage to John L. Hefner on February 24, 1945 at her home in Converse, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on December 3, 1999.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Decatur. She was also a member of the Decatur Women’s Club, and Adams County Nursing Association.

Mary attended Huntington College and graduated from the Methodist School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She was employed by Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan and Huntington County Hospital.

Survivors include her son, John S. (Janet) Hefner of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two daughters, Susan Baumann of Decatur, Indiana and Lisa Kocher of Decatur, Indiana; five grandchildren, Peter & Ben Baumann; John (Ploy) Hefner & Joanna (John) Cameron; Lynsey (CJ) Schwartz; and one great-granddaughter, Fiona Schwartz.

In addition to her parents and husband Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis (Dean) Krieger.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with visitation one hour prior to the service on Wednesday with Pastor Steve Austin officiating. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Masks are encouraged by the family.

Preferred memorials can be given to First United Methodist Church garden fund.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.