| Mary Ann Dzingle |

Mary Ann Dzingle, 85, of Elba, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at CHI Health — St. Elizabeth in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba. Reverend Alex Borzych and Deacon Neil Baquet celebrated the Mass. Julie Dush and the St. Anthony’s Mens Choir sang. Gift bearers included Doreen Cruz, Mandy Stieb, Christina Melgoza, Joyce Berney, Amber Dzingle, and Jaden Dzingle. Song selections included “Give Me Jesus,” “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” “One Love Released,” “I Am The Bread Of Life,” “Serdeczna Matko,” and “Blest Be The Lord.” Interment was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Elba. Casket bearers included Brandon Headrick, Josh Dzingle, Mike Dzingle, Matt Cooper, Taylor Berney, Jed Dush, Brandon Tuma, and James Poss.

A visitation was held on Tuesday at the church, with a parish Rosary.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul assisted the family.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Mary Ann was born on February 12, 1938, on a farm north of Ashton, the daughter of Tony and Teckla (Shuda) Garvel.

She grew up on the family farm and attended Howard County rural schools and was a 1957 graduate of Elba High School.

She was united in marriage to Fred L. Dzingle on September 14, 1957 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. The couple first farmed north of Ashton, and, in 1960, they moved to a farm east of Dannevirke. Fred died on February 1, 2020 and Mary Ann continued to live on the farm the rest of her life.

Over the years, Mary Ann worked at Rose Lane Home in Loup City, worked alongside Fred on the farm, and worked in home care and as a companion in the area, assisting the elderly in their homes for a number of years.

She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she had served on the parish council and was involved with the Council of Catholic Women.

She enjoyed sewing clothes for herself and her family, crocheting, puzzle books, bingo, and watching her soap operas.

Mary Ann is survived by her children and spouses, Gary and Donna Dzingle of Elba, Sandra and Mark Headrick of Lincoln, Linda Cooper and John Boruch of Duncan, and Paul and Wendy Dzingle of Elba; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Fred, she was preceded in death by her parents; step father, Harry Wroblewski; granddaughter, April Marie Dzingle; grandson-inlaw, A.J. Sabin; and two brothers, James Garvel and Stanley Garvel.