Mary L. Mann

Mary Mann Funeral Service:

Mary’s prayer service will be livestreamed below at 7:00 pm Friday, May 10, 2024

Mary (Tuhy) Mann was born on the family farm west of South Heart, ND, July 1, 1935. She is the daughter of Steve & Agnes (Zastoupil) Tuhy. She graduated from South Heart High School in 1953 and attended the Dickinson State Teachers College earning a 2-year standard teaching certificate. She taught in rural schools in Western ND for 4 years.

She married Sam Mann in 1957. They made their home in Fargo and were blessed with 3 sons and 5 daughters.

Mary was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child started school. She volunteered at school, was a campfire leader, taught CCD, was active in the Mrs. Jaycees and Cursillo Movement. She earned her nursing assistant certificate and worked at the Evergreens for 3 years. At age 63 she began working at Sanford in housekeeping and retired in 2015.

Her Catholic faith was important to her. She loved attending mass, was a lector and Eucharistic minister. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the Food Pantry and attending grandchildren’s activities.

Mary is survived by her children Glenn & Karen Mann, Jerry & Bryce Mann, Julie & Tom Matejka, Ron & Erin Mann, Doreen & Michael Vosburg, Mary & Patrick Wire, Jolene & Pat Ash, and Amy & David Stein. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Emergency Food Pantry on behalf of Mary. https://emergencyfoodpantry.com/