Mary L. (Carver) Herter

Ellinwood, KS 

Mary L. Herter, 82, passed away Apr. 26, 2026 after a nine month courageous battle with cancer. Born Apr. 29, 1943 in Dresden, Maine she was the daughter of Otis L. and Evelyn (Lamarre) Carver. She worked at several different jobs Parts Store, Laundry Mat, Shoe Factory, waitressing, and housekeeping among others. Mary moved from Arizona to Ellinwood in May 1995 where she worked for and helped her sister, Melody open a restaurant "Taste of Country". That is where she met future spouse Howard Herter. They were married Nov. 21, 1998. 

 She is survived by her spouse, Son, Danny and Daughter Julie; 4 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, Ron Carver, Arizona and Ted Carver, Maine/Florida; Twin Sisters, Donna, Maine and Doreen, Pennsylvania. Other survivors include many Nieces and Nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; Brothers, Bruce and Junior Carver; and Sisters, Martha, Gladys, Pearl, and Melody. 

Private inurnment will take place Sat. May 9th at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery followed by a come and go Celebration of Life from 4-7 PM at Knop Event Center, 305 E. Santa Fe, Ellinwood. Visitation will take place Fri., May 8th at Minnis Chapel from 1-7 PM with family receiving friends from 6-7 PM.  Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood EMS or St. Judes Children’s Hospital in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS. Condolences may be left at www.minnischapel.org