Former Senator Dies

This weekend, former state legislator Mary Lundby lost her battle with cervical cancer. The Republican legislator had a huge impact on state politics during her time at the Capitol. She served in the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. Not everyone agreed with her political views but everyone respected her and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lundby family.

Obituary for Mary Lundby
Mary Adelaide Lundby, 60, of 1240 14th St., Marion, ended her battle with cancer on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, by Father John Gossman. Her ashes will be spread over her beloved land in Belle Plaine at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion.

Survivors include husband, Michael Lundby of Marion; her son, Daniel Lundby of New York City; her mother, Elizabeth Hoehl; her sisters, Margaret Hoehl, Susan Hoehl, and Paula Jensen; her brother, David Hoehl; her mother-on-law, Mildred Lundby; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Hoehl and her father-in-law, Lorence Lundby.

Mary was born February 2, 1948, in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Carroll Kuemper Catholic High School in 1966 and Upper Iowa University in 1971. On December 27, 1971, Mary married Michael Lundby at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. They made their home in Marion, where they raised their son, Daniel.

Mary was a wife, mother, and a legislator. Mary was elected to the State Legislature in 1986. She was an advocate for issues concerning children, families, the environment and conservation. She loved being a legislator and was happy to have been given the privilege of serving the people of Marion, Linn County, and the State of Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: the Iowa National Heritage Foundation, 505 Fifth Ave., Suite 444, Des Moines, IA 50309-2321 or the Madge Phillips Foundation, Waypoint, 318 Fifth Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.