Mary S. Habel, 70, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on February 24, 2024.

Friends and family may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday March 1, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Mary graduated from Stephen Hempstead high School in 1971. Mary worked at the chemical plant in East Dubuque as an Accountant for 30+ years. She was also together with her husband, Rich, for over 25 years. They were married at the Sanders Family Farm, July 2008.

Mary was the President of the Euchre Club for 10 years. She had a green thumb and was able to keep any plant alive. She was an avid canner and loved canning pickles and hot peppers.

Mary always celebrated life to the fullest, as she survived three battles with cancer – always finding a reason for a party and decorating for every holiday. She loved her grandchildren more than anything in the world, and always supported them in their endeavors.

Mary is survived by her husband, Rich Habel; children Ty (Erin) Maiden of Wisconsin, Tara Maiden, and Tonya (Tony) Lang; grandchildren Ellesha (Phill) Breitbach, Jenna Foley, Mercedes Wise-Maiden, Malena Wise-Maiden, Mya Maiden, Gia Lang, and Beau Lang; and great-grandchild Levonte McGonigle; siblings Jackie Hess, Sandra (Paul) Dolter of Arizona, Jim (Keiko) Sanders of Michigan, William Sanders, Michael Sanders, and Thomas Sanders; aunt Carolyn Haupert; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Grace Sanders, siblings Robert Kramer and Judith Kramer, brother-in-law Dennis Loney, sister-in-laws Robin Sanders and Nancy Sanders, uncle John Haupert, and niece Natalie Sanders.

The family of Mary Habel would like to thank Crista Weber, MercyOne Cancer Center, and Hospice of Dubuque for their care of Mary throughout all of these years.

In lieu of flowers, Mary’s family is asking for donations to be made to Hospice of Dubuque and MercyOne Cancer Center.