Mary Rose Porter

If you were a new friend or old her home was yours, Mary Rose touched the hearts of every sweet soul she encountered. May my memory bring you the needed comfort lacking in life’s travels. Love Mom

Mary Rose was a U.S. Army Veteran, adventurer, mother and friend to all. She was a child of the lord and loved strolling through what she called “Gods Garden” her home was her sanctuary, which she lived happily with her son and fuzzy life companion Mr. Blade.

Mary Rose is survived by her son, Mark E. and (Misty Sisco) Porter; grandson, Nello H. Porter; mother, Mary Thomas; brothers, Delbert C. “Dusty” Ritzert Jr., Darwin R. “Rusty” Ritzert, Randy A. Thomas; sisters, Rebecca C. Hawes, Karen L. Ritzert, Barbara J. (Tim) Vanzant.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel with entombment to follow at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022 Boone, IA 50037.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.