In Memory of Mary Greeley

Mary Alice Greeley, age 65, of Braham died September 12, 2025.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 18th at Isanti Union Cemetery, followed by a reception at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.

Mary Alice Greeley was born to Rollo and Caroline (Lemke) Greeley on January 29, 1960.

Mary was born with Cerebral Palsy, issues with negative RH factor and was oxygen deprived at birth causing her to be physically and mentally disabled. She lived with her parents and siblings on a farm in rural Isanti, MN until she became a ward of the state on 7/25/1962. She lived for the first 5 years with foster parents – Verna and Bennet Lane and their children. She was then admitted to the state hospital in Cambridge, MN. She lived in the McBroom Hall until she turned 18. She was then moved to Boswell. When the state decided to move the residents into small group homes, she was one of the first to be moved. She went to a group home in Braham, MN on 12/10/1986. She lived in that group home the rest of her life. During her working years she attended Industries during the day.

Mary died on Friday, September 12, 2025. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and many siblings. She is survived by siblings Floyd (Loa) Olson of Lake City, MN, Dolly Lindell of Isanti, MN/Tuscon, AZ, William (Toni) Willson of Gulfport, MS, Betty (Steve) Schreuder of Bloomington, MN, Raymond (Vicki) Greeley of Clear Lake, IA, and Christine Johnson of Belmond, and lots of other family.