With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Lovely of Goshen, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on August 19, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lovely to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Cook and Trella Marie Cook; her former husband Harold J. Schmidt; her husband Philip; her sons, Mike Schmidt and Dennis Schmidt; her niece Annette Humes; her siblings, Shera Brothers, Dutch Johnson, Robert "Bob" Johnson, Benjamin Cook and Winnie Lovely; and also Philip Lovely.
She is survived by: her daughter Kim Newman (Charles) of Goshen, IN; her sibling's children, Jack Cook (Tammy), Jim Cook, Louann King (Joshua), Linda Perry (Curtis), Ronnie Cook (Lori) and Marilyn Hemminger; and her sisters-in-law, Ruby Cook and Phyllis Johnson. She is also survived by several cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home (1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, August 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Prairie Street Cemetery (301 E Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516).
Memorial donations may be made to Fair Haven Foundation, 1702 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 http://www.fairhavenfoundation.org.