Mary Nancy Shiflet Mauk-Kammerude, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, surrounded by the four people who loved her most—her girls.

Friends and family may visit from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery in Kieler, Wisconsin.

Mary was born on September 19, 1942, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Lloyd Shiflet and Myrtle Shiflet (Grizzell). Known affectionately as Mary Nancy, then Mom, then Grandma Mary, and later Gigi—once she became a great-grandma and eventually a great-great-grandma—Mary’s life was full of spontaneity, sparkle, stubborn determination, and just the right dash of mischief. She worked hard all her life, waitressing at Ring’s Restaurant, Hoffman House, and Mario’s. She adored road trips, including infamous outings with her Hoffman House co-workers: a whirlwind trip to the Milwaukee Zoo, the SafeHouse, and even “kidnapping” her friend Mary Sue. After retiring from waitressing, she also spent time working at Sam’s Club, where she was a friendly face to all who came through the doors.

One of her last big adventures was a breathtaking national park trip, where she savored all that nature has to offer, enjoyed good times with family, and spent plenty of hours reading in the car. Mary was a fighter. Her life held its share of hardships, but she faced them all with grit, humor, and resilience. She built her whole world around her four daughters, working hard to support her family and spending time with those she loved. Mary had a soft heart and a bold personality. She sparkled—literally—with her flair for shiny things and saucy fur coats. She cultivated treasured friendships, especially with her best friends Maureen and Bunny, and shared her home with her loyal companion, her cat Harry, who adored her.

Mary loved reading, her nose always buried in a book every night before bed. She devoured novels faster than anyone could keep track. When she wasn’t reading, she was canning, filling journals with her daily thoughts and adventures, or sprinkling the world with her favorite curse words, delivered with her trademark charm. Nothing made her happier than a house full of grandkids tracking in dirt and mulberry stains. Some of the best memories of Mary are those of epic bonfires at the farmhouse. Her grandkids learned early that if they were at Grandma’s, they were in for something fun: tree forts, hiking, four-wheeling, watching movies, or a lesson on how to fish like a pro. They’d stop by “Grandma’s Work” (also known as the Hoffman House restaurant) for chicken strips and kiddie cocktails, feeling like VIPs because Grandma Mary was working.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Shiflet and Myrtle Shiflet (Grizzell); her first husband, Henry Landford Mauk; her second husband, Kenneth Paul Kammerude; her son-in-law, Murrell Webb II; and her granddaughter, Mary Jenna Webb.

She leaves behind her four devoted daughters, who were the center of her world: Glenna Webb (Terry Blankenship), Cathy Mauk Dickens (Boyd Dickens), Judy Schwers (Jeff Schwers), and Michele Axtell (Ron Axtell); eleven grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mary’s love runs through them all—an unending legacy of warmth, laughter, determination, and perseverance.

Mary lived boldly, loved deeply, and sparkled brightly. Her story lives on in her family and friends. She will be missed beyond measure and remembered with profound joy.

The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the healthcare professionals at Mercy Medical Center who cared for Mary over the years, and to Dubuque Hospice for their tender care at the end of her life. Your kindness, compassion, and gentle presence meant everything. You not only cared for Mary with extraordinary grace, but you cared for the people who loved her most. You are truly angels on Earth.