Mary Louise Arven

Mary Louise Arven, 82, formerly of Rochester, passed at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

Mary was born on Aug. 1, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky., to the late Hebert and Edna (Carpenter) Craft. On March 26, 1961, in Rochester, she married Larry D. Arven, who preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2023.

Mary was very involved with her family, especially their sporting events. She enjoyed being a homemaker and was a caregiver for many years. She collected bells, angels and Fenton glass.

She is survived by her children, Brent, and wife Stephanie Arven, of Rochester, and Virginia, and husband Doug Clampitt, of Atwood; grandchildren, Brandon Arven, Andrea and husband Roger Reed, Bradlee Arven, Noah Clampitt and Neil Clampitt; great-grandchildren, Audrey Arven, Sadie Reed and Cora Reed; and siblings, Katherine Rus, Barbara Bilby, Paul Craft, Karen Notz, Steve Craft and Rosa Craft.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; and an infant sister, Dorothy.

Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row, Ste. 210, Fort Wayne, IN 46808-1284.

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