Mary A. Dennert

Mary A. Dennert
Mary A. Dennert, age 88, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.
Mary was born the daughter of Fred and Kathryn (Neilson) Navarrete on July 3, 1935, in Cudahy, Wisconsin. She attended St. Paul Bible Institute, now Crown College, in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Mary was united in marriage to John Dennert on June 9, 1956, in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Mary was a secretary and bookkeeper for a medical office, as well as an insurance office for many years. She taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and ran a pre-school at Ozaukee Baptist Church in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. She was also an organist and a choir director for children, youth, and adult choirs. Mary enjoyed organizing Vacation Bible School and church programs. She served on different committees and boards in the church and was active in the American Baptist Women’s organization. She was a dedicated helpmate to her pastor husband.
Mary is survived by her husband, Rev. John A. Dennert; two sons, Kenny Allen Dennert and wife, Robin, of Trenton, Missouri and John Robert Dennert and wife, Diane, of Indianapolis, Indiana; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings and their mates; and a grandson, Steven Dennert.
A memorial service is planned for June 8, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Chillicothe, Missouri. Visitation at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Iowa. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.