Mary Alice Crowl

Mary Alice Crowl, 76, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away peacefully September 17, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1948, in Fairfield, IA, to Cecil and Helen (Smith) McLain.

Married to Clifford for 56 years, they had 4 children; Matt (Jennifer) Crowl, Shawna Stevens, Sarah Crowl (deceased), and Cory Crowl. As well as their grandchildren; Allison (Cliff) Champ, Avery Stevens, Caleb Crowl, Emma Crowl, Cody (Madie Kilgore) Crowl, Conner Crowl, Camden Crowl, and great-grandchild Enzo Crowl.

Mary had tremendous faith, and a deep love of life, family, and friends. Those who knew Mary would describe her as sassy and stubborn, but also silly with a very kind heart.
After graduation, Mary moved to Des Moines to find work and then met the love of her life, Clifford. After a brief courtship, they were married and started their life together. While always wanting to be a wife and mother, life led her to find work with the Altoona post office where she met and made lifelong friends. She was a dedicated member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Altoona.

Mary is survived by her brothers, Joe (Charlotte) McLain, Tom McLain, Steve (Susan Rinkert) McLain; her sisters Charlotte Healy, Kathy (Tom “Bullet”) Simpson, Connie (David) Johnson, Lori (Joseph) Kyle; sister-in-law Susie McLain; brother-in-law Leroy (Renee) Crowl, and extra child Jordan Omstead. She is also survived by a large circle of extended relatives and friends.

Mary was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, brother Mike (Susie) McLain; brothers-in-law Tom “Bullet” Simpson and David Johnson, and sister-in-law Charlene Crowl.

Family will greet guests on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 600 1st Ave., N., Altoona, Iowa. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., at the church. Mary will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church in memory of Mary.

Online condolences maybe expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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