Mary Eileen Gutherless, 89, of Maxwell passed away October 29, 2016 at her home.
Mary was born September 20, 1927 in Lincoln County to Earl and Mary (Martin) Burke. She graduated from Maxwell High School in 1946 and then attended Barnes Business College in Denver, CO. She returned to North Platte, to be near and take care of her family, and work at an insurance agency. On May 24, 1952 she married Ivan Gutherless in North Platte. The couple made their home south of Maxwell, where she and Ivan raised their families. Mary was very involved in the working of both families’ ranches, the Burke and the Gutherless places. She always had large gardens, canned, raised chickens, and was very popular with the neighbors for her home cooking and hospitality. A special “thank you” to caregivers, Betty Tolle, Vicky McDermott, and Julie Sprague, and Great Plains Hospice.
Survivors include her children, Douglas L. (Sharon) Gutherless of Maxwell, Kent D. (Karen) Gutherless of North Platte, and Joleen K. (Royce) Schauer of Maxwell; grandchildren, Lori Gutherless of North Platte, Tara (Jason) Trisdale of North Platte, Curtis Duane Gutherless of Knoxville, TN, Sara Ann (Jared) Woody of Lexington, and Russell (Julie) Gutherless of Grand Island; nine great-grandchildren brother, Gary (Patsy) Burke of Brady; and numerous other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ivan.
Memorials are suggested to the Maxwell Auxiliary of the American Legion and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. .