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Mary Lou Lyght • 1933 - 2009 Mary Lou Wherley was born February 24, 1933, a daughter of Royal and Lila (Nelson) Wherley, on a farm in Renville County, six miles SW of Mohall, ND. Her mother, Lila, passed away when Mary Lou was two years old. She was raised and educated in Minot, ND. Mary Lou married Henry "Hank" Lyght December 21, 1950, in Minot. They made their home in Minot, where she worked as a cook for various restaurants. She retired in 1993. Hank passed away February 23, 2005. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minot, and the VFW Auxiliary. Family was her main priority as she was the caretaker. She loved to vacation with her children every year, enjoyed taking day trips to various places throughout North Dakota, and an occasional trip to the casino. She also enjoyed puzzles. Her loving family includes: daughter, Debbie Lyght and her
fiancé, Roger Guttormson, Minot; Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hank; son, Kevin; brothers, Wallace and Ronnie; and her step mother, Ann Wherley. Funeral: Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion
Lutheran Church, Minot. Officiant: Pastor John Streccius Music Honorary Bearers: Mary Lou's family and friends Active Bearers: Wayne Aga, Troy Aga, Kenny Hoelscher, Daniel Guttormson Following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. The graveside service will take place at a later time. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts
of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated
during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Mary
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Mary Lou Lyght, 76, 1315 5th
St. SW, Minot, ND, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009, at Trinity
Homes in Minot.