Mary J. Minten Obituary
In loving memory of Mary J. Minten of Alton, Iowa, who departed this world on January 20, 2026 at the age of 85. Mary leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Watson and Edith Watson (Frank); her husband Donald Peter Minten; her siblings, Willis Watson, Velma Watson and Betty (LeRoy Kirschman); and her sisters-in-law, Bernadine (James Christoffel), Emily (Richard Schroeder), Kathleen (Milo Harnack), Marilee Elliott and Nancy Minten.
She is survived by: her children, Rachel "Rae" Minten of Granville, Daniel "Dan" Minten of Alton and Sarah (Chris Sholly) of Granville; her grandchildren, Charity (Jeff Nemmers) of Sheldon and Christian Sholly of Granville; her great grandchildren, Desmond, Xander, Xavier, Knoxton and Jaxton; and her brothers-in-law, Myron "Mike" Minten of Beckville, Texas and Robert Elliott of Richmond, Minnesota. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials will be given to the Remsen Emergency Medical Services.
