Mary Adelaide Dick

Mary “Mitzi” A. Dick, 91, passed away August 3, 2025, at her home in Casa Grande, AZ. Mitzi was born on December 8, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Edward J. Dick Jr., her parents Lawrence Sr. & Ida (Hemmes) Dewig, and her six older siblings: Delores - Sr. Mary Cordula, Larry Jr., Hugh, Rev. Eugene, Jeanette - Sr. Mary Boniface, and James.

Mitzi is survived by her five children: Cynthia “Cindy” (Amy) Hunter, Linda (Richard) Ludka, Sharon “Shea” (Keith) Robinson, Michael (Diane) Dick, and Angela “Angie” (Ben) Horton, as well as ten grandchildren, Lisa (Austin) Vickers, Jason Ludka, Janessa (Charley) Skousen, Steven (Edith) Borik, Brendan (Victoria) Hunter, Michael (Bethany) Hovis, Joshua (Haley) Dick, Rory, Gavin, and Maeryn Horton, and eight great-grandchildren, Stevie Borik, Charlotte Vickers, Scarlett Hovis, Imogen Borik, Cora Vickers, Conrad Hovis, Mara Hunter, and Violet Hovis. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Doris Dewig and Marge Dewig, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mitzi grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from high school at the Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. Ed and Mitzi moved to Rockford, Illinois, where she was a homemaker and worked for Osco Drug as a pharmacy technician. Mitzi enjoyed bowling when her children were growing up, and she was the league secretary, managing the weekly statistics long before the use of computers. She coached softball teams and was the official “Band and Choir Mom” when Angie was in school. In 1986, they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where she worked at the local Osco Drug. Mitzi enjoyed camping trips with friends in their Hi-Lo camper and their Fifth-Wheel. She also enjoyed golfing and computers, teaching many friends how to use them. She retired from Osco Drug in 1995 with 23 years of service. Upon retirement, she and Ed divided their time between Montrose, Colorado, and Casa Grande, Arizona, before moving permanently to Casa Grande in 2010. Mitzi had a strong faith and was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Prayer Shawl ministry at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Casa Grande. She had a special love of the rosary and prayed it often. She was a fantastic baker and made delicious pies, desserts, and cookies. She loved to play card games both at home with children and grandchildren who visited, and at the Ironwood Village Clubhouse with her many friends. Mitzi created many beautiful stained glass pieces, with studios in her home in Grand Junction and Sundance in Casa Grande. She was a talented seamstress, making clothes and costumes for her children, including Cindy’s wedding dress. Mitzi was an avid knitter who made hundreds of prayer shawls for donation through her church.

Mitzi made friends wherever she went. She wore many hats: wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, co-worker, teacher, cook, organizer, and coach. She was one of a kind and her family and friends will deeply miss her, but take comfort knowing her legacy will live on through the many memories shared.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Compassus Hospice and Mitzi and Ed’s private caregiver, LaJoyce Polley, for their kind and compassionate care.

A Memorial Mass for both Mitzi and Ed (he passed 11/23/2024) will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Casa Grande, Arizona on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00AM. It will be preceded by a visitation at the church at 8:00AM and the recitation of the Rosary at 8:30AM. Inurnment will take place following the Memorial Mass at Mountain View Cemetery, Casa Grande, Arizona. Memorials in Mitzi and Ed’s honor may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or School, 501 W. Second St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122.