Mary Jeanne Deter, 89, of Kendallville died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born August 15, 1933, in El Paso, Texas to Frank and Elizabeth (Pilcher) Etie.

On November 18, 1950, in Las Cruces, New Mexico she married Jack D. Deter. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2011.

She moved to the area in 1966, coming from El Paso, Texas.

Mary obtained her nursing degree from Glen Oaks Community College. She retired as a nurse from Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, Michigan.

She was a member of the Kendallville VFW Post 2749 ladies auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting.

Surviving are a daughter, Deanna (Jerry) Anderson of Kendallville; four sons, Rick (Sue) Deter of Albion, Allen (Michelle) Deter of Pretty Lake, Russell (Denise) Deter of Kendallville, and Ron (Cathy) Deter of South Milford; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a step daughter, Linda Meggison; a step son-in-law, Harold "Skip" Meggison; and a brother, Johnny Etie.

Private memorial services will be held.

Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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