Christian Biography of Mary L. Applegate

Mary Louise Applegate, the daughter of Hanley and Ruby (Pratt) Patterson, was born on April 14, 1929 in Peru, Nebraska. She passed away on March 5, 2014 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 10 months, 19 days.

Mary was one of six children; she attended public school in Peru graduating from Peru High School. She was a lifelong member of the Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Robert Edward Applegate on May 1, 1950 in Auburn, Nebraska and to this union three children were born.

She lived in the communities of Peru and Gandy. She moved to Superior, Nebraska in 1957. Mary was a member of the Bakers Dozen Extension Club, Brodstone Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and she was a volunteer at the Nifty Thrifty.

She crocheted numerous afghans for her children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and dogs. She also crocheted over 300 names for family and friends. She enjoyed making beaded jewelry and baking and was well known for her noodles and rolls. She liked to read recipe and mystery books, and collected china shoes and thimbles. Mary always made birthdays special for each family member with a decorated birthday cake.


She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob on February 6, 2004; three brothers, Harold, Carl and Harry Patterson and two sisters, Leota Morris and Lucile Hunzeker.

Mary is survived by her children Peggy Aldrup and husband Tim of Hardy, Nebraska, Robert Applegate II and wife Dorthy of Lincoln, Nebraska and Jerry Applegate and wife Diane of Kearney, Nebraska; five grandchildren: Ben, Charlie and Mike Applegate and Amanda and Adrienne Applegate; brother-in-law Sidney Applegate and wife Sara of Glenrock, Wyoming and sister-in-law Janie Henning and husband Charles of Peru, Nebraska; brother-in-law Fred Gfeller of Peru, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with David Watters officiating.

Music was recording of "Wind Beneath My Wings."

Visitation was held on Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with family present from 6:00 – 7:00 to greet friends.

Pallbearers were Rick Rhoads, John Patterson, Bruce Hunzeker, Ben Applegate, RJ Rhoads, and Nate Stevens. Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Fike, Vern Kimminau, Francis Placke, Brad Biltoft, Merwyn Wyatt and Fred Gfeller.

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials in care of the family

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.