MARY PEDERSEN died June 22, 2012 at Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan, KS at the age of 63. She was born on September 3, 1948 in Lawton, Oklahoma the daughter of James and Lucille (Cottingham) Laughlin.

Mary worked 20 years as a medical aid at Medicalodge and Presbyterian Manor, both of Clay Center. She was a member of the Baptist Church and BPW. Mary enjoyed doing family geneaology work. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Laughlin.

Survivors include:

Husband: Dennis Pedersen, Clay Center, KS

Son: Chris and wife, Paula Pedersen, Clay Center, KS

Son: Kevin and wife Lisa Pedersen, Clay Center, KS

Brother: Robert and wife Joann Laughlin, Spencer, OK

many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

Officiating the service will be Rev. Matthew Coleman.

Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS.

Visitation will be held on will be held from 3-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to may be made to the St. Paul Episcopal Church Kid's Cafe or the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the funeral home.