MARY L. COWLES, age 97, of Crown Point, and formerly a longtime Iowa resident, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014. She was born on September 15, 1916 to Charles and Amelia Radosevich in Brazil, Iowa. Mary enjoyed crocheting, baking the best pies, and playing Bingo. She always brightened people's day with her smile. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by daughter, Carol (George III) Batcha of Hobart; 6 grandchildren, George R. Batcha, IV of Fredonia WI, Ann Batcha of Lake Station, Elizabeth (Keith) Weaver of Rensselaer, Stephanie (Donald) McCormick of Hebron, Stuart (Nichole) Batcha of Chesterton, and Anthony (Michelle) Cowles of Princeton; and 6 great grandsons, George V and Jakob Batcha, Jacob and Joshua Weaver, Aidan and Nicholas McCormick; step- great grandson, Jason Adkins; brother, Lewis Radosevich of Centerville, IA.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. Robert Cowles; son, Robert C. Cowles, daughter-in-law, Linda Cowles; infant grandson, Robert Stephen;
brother, Max Radosevich; and sister, Laraine Van Ort.

A visitation for Mary will be Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Brian Nosbusch officiating at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. There will be additional services at Lange Funeral Home with burial at Oakland Cemetery both in Centerville, Iowa. For information, please call (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com to extend condolences.