In Memory
Mary Anne (Sorenson) Sousley
May 7, 1957 ~ October 11, 2026 (age 69)
Mary Anne Sousley passed away on October 11, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1957, in Levittown, Pennsylvania, to her parents, Arlene (Brown) Sorenson and Richard Sorenson.
Mary graduated from Clay High School in 1975 and Memorial School of Nursing in 1979. She went on to build a long career as a compassionate and dedicated nurse, spending many years caring for families at Memorial Hospital in the Mother/Baby Unit. She loved caring for newborns and supporting new mothers during those first precious days. Mary took pride in her work and brought care, experience, and compassion to the families she served. Her nursing career also took her to different places, where she continued doing what she loved—caring for others and providing comfort and support to those in need.
Mary loved spending time in her garden, surrounded by the beauty of her flowers. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Indiana, and her Catholic faith was an important part of her life.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Ryan) Knowlton and Megan (Robert) Pryde; her grandchildren, Joshua, Emma, Isabella, and Anna Knowlton; and her best friend, David Sousley.
She is also survived by her brothers, David (Kathy) Sorenson and Robert Sorenson; her sister, Joanne Sorenson; her niece, Danielle Nickerson; and her nephews, Scott and Steven Sorenson.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Arlene (Brown) Sorenson and her brother and sister Mark and Janet Sorenson.
Funeral Services for Mary will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Palmer Funeral Homes – Welsheimer North Chapel 17033 Cleveland Rd. South Bend, IN 46635. There will be a visitation from 11:00 am-1:00 pm prior to service at the funeral home.
Those wishing to honor Mary’s memory may make a memorial donation to Hospice House in Mishawaka, Indiana. Palmer Funeral Homes – Welsheimer North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
10/17/2026 EJS
Rex A Jr Brown (1975)
R.I.P Mary .