Mary R. Westwood, 73, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on the evening of February 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

On August 31, 1951, in Rochester, Mary R. Ringle was born.  She was a treasured daughter of Calvin Earl and Ula Mae McClain Ringle.  Growing up as one of the five Ringle kids she was the baby sharing her childhood with a sister and three brothers.  Mary was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 1969.

In First Presbyterian Church of Rochester, on September 28, 1968,   Mary married the love of her life,  Mr. Edward Carl "Ed" Westwood.  The Rev. Smiley Johnson officiated. They shared nearly 49 years of life's adventures. From their union came three great children: Scott, Kimberly and Angela.  Over the years two more generations have been added to the family tree.   During the early years Ed and Mary raised their family on a farm near Kewanna, where Ed and his father built their  home.

Mary was an insurance agent for the American Family/Tracy Overmyer Company, Rochester in her earlier years. She also was a vibrant member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary.  At the center of her life was her family. Granny was in her element overseeing four generations.  She loved watching the grandchildren grow and mature and now watching the greats!  Making memories during the holidays and special family celebrations were the best!

Left to cherish Mary's memory are a son, Scott Allen Westwood (Christine); two daughters: Kimberly Ann Westwood, and Angela Marie Westwood (Robert Eatmon), all of Rochester; five grandchildren: Thomas Scott Westwood (Heather Weyant), Trisha Westwood (Ever Medina), Alexander Carl Carpenter (Audrey), Lukas Baxter Carpenter (Haleigh), and Melissa Nicole Figueroa (Lucas Starks); ten great-grandchildren: Tania Martinez, Marlee Mae Gutierrez, Isabella Medina, Amelia Sue Westwood, Carl Thomas Westwood, Charles McCarty, Ethan McCarty, Alivia Jane Carpenter, Dawson Carpenter, Theo Starks; two siblings: Karon Patterson of Lynchburg, VA, Rick Ringle of Kokomo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Mary in death are her parents; beloved husband Ed Westwood on June 3, 2017; and two brothers, Jerry Ringle and Gary Ringle.

A celebration of the life of Mary R.  Westwood will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in the Good family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, IN  46975.  Her family will greet friends at this time.  Dr. Cole Thomas Westwood Ph.D. will offciate a service of celebration at 5:00 PM.  The burial will take place at a later date in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.