Mary Beth Ball was born Oct. 20,1960, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the daughter of Paul and Florence (Kimmel) White. Mary was the sixth of seven children and grew up in Coralville, Iowa. Mary attended West High School in Iowa City, and furthered her education at Kirkwood Community College. Mary was employed at UIHC in the Neurology Department for 35 years. Mary was united in marriage to Brian Ball Feb. 14, 1989, at Danforth Chapel in Iowa City. Mary and Brian went on to raise their children in the Kalona area. Mary's greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. Mary's happiest times were when she was surrounded by immediate and extended family.
Mary had a huge heart and showed her love for others through baking, warm hugs and her beautiful smile. Mary passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, after a long illness at the University of Iowa Hospital Clinics at 62 years old.
She is survived by her husband: Brian Ball of Kalona; four children: Zachary Ball of Kalona, Hannah Ball of Kalona, Jamie Ball of Nichols and Sarah Ball of Iowa City; and grandchildren: Catherine Ball and Mason Cooper; her mother: Florence White of Coralville; and six siblings: Jane (Dan) Poock of Frytown, Beverly Slabach of Kalona, Kevin (Michelle) White of Iowa City, Nancy (Dan) Peterson of Williamsburg, Robin (Robin Hartfiel) White of Solon, and Jim White of Iowa City; and a large extended family.
Mary is preceded in death by her father: Paul White; brother-in-law: David Slabach; and her grandparents.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time.
A general memorial fund has been established. Yoder- Powell Funeral Home is caring for Mary and her family.
