Mary Kay Blumer 69, of Delta, died at 10:25 a.m. April 29, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
She was born January 23, 1956 in Ottumwa to Merrill and Virginia Bailey Merchant. She married Donald Blumer February 14, 1975.
A 1974 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Mary earned a Medical Assistant associate degree from DMACC. She worked as a medical assistant, retiring in 2021.
Mary enjoyed baking, thrifting, gardening, reading and sewing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Surviving is her husband, Don; their children, Emily (Samir) Ajkic of Ottumwa and Shannon (Brian) Allen of Waukee; 6 grandchildren, Caitlin (Sam) Rasmussen, Brendan Yancy, Frank Ajkic, Edith Ajkic, Brody Allen and Caden Allen; siblings, Myron (Sandy) Merchant, Tom (Jackie) Merchant, Jeanne (Richard) Sorsen, Jon (Cindi) Merchant and William (Karen) Merchant.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Merchant.
Her body has been cremated.
Memorial visitation with the family present to greet friends will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2nd at Reece Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kawasaki Disease Foundation or Heartland Humane Society.
