Mary Lou Blumer, age 80, of Clinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Prairie Hills in Clinton. According to her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There are no services scheduled at this time. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mary was born in Clinton, Iowa on September 30, 1941, the daughter of Frank and Marian (King) Koepp. She graduated high school and attended beauty school. Mary married Richard Blumer in 1978. He passed away in (…..) Mary was a musician, playing the keyboard and singing, specializing in classic country music. She also worked for the Rocky Mountain News in Colorado. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, going to Village Inn and Blossom’s, and of course playing music.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Tori Warehime of Texas, Kim Van Kampen of Rock Island, IL, Cindy Lou Van Kampen of Camanche, and Lisa (Patrick) Blumer Recob of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Stephanie (Robert) Ball, Jessi Naeve, Aaron (Shannon Hurn) Warehime, Emily Warehime, and Anna’Leesa Warehime; great grandchildren, Taylyn, Colton, Sean, Willow, Lily, and Maximus; a brother, Frank (Sandy) Koepp Jr. of Florida; nieces and nephews; and her dog, Willie Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard; grandson Sean Warehime; sister Nancy Peeples; and dog Mr. Jackson. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
