Mary L. Bessette, 69 years of age, of Ames, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. She was born in Concordia on February 7, 1943 to John F. and Angeline M. (Feasel) Blochlinger.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Audrey Kimmel of Hawaii; son, Tony Bessette of Salina; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Joan Reed; and a brother, Francis Blochlinger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emery Bessette; daughter, Kelly Mildfeldt; and 2 grandsons, Eddie and Eric Mildfeldt.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date with inurnment being in the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery in Concordia. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice in care of the funeral home.