Mary F. Crosby

Crosby, Mary F., 80, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was born March 26, 1934 to Damon and Viola (Thorne) Binkert in Dayton, OH. Mary was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Derby, KS. She loved experiencing nature through travelling, camping, bird watching, and gardening. Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Darrell Crosby; children, Lynn (Dennis) Mauk and Craig Crosby; grandchildren, Caitlin Mauk, Callie Mauk, and Brandi (Milford) Stephenson; great-granddaughters, Georgia Stephenson and Zoey Stephenson; sister, Carolyn Edmonds; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat, Tootsie. Memorial service: 2 pm, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1820 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67214 or the American Cancer Society, 330 S. Main St. #100, Wichita, KS 67202. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Heartland Home Care & Hospice Services and Regent Park Rehab & Healthcare for the love and care they bestowed on Mary.