Mary Anne Chalmers, 61 of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born June 18, 1963, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She lived the majority of her life in Valparaiso, Indiana, before moving to St. Louis, Missouri. Mary was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2517 in Valparaiso. She was also a loving and caring mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children. She will be remembered for her kind heart and the determination she showed throughout her life. Mary will be dearly missed.
On December 4, 1998, in Canada, Mary married the love of her life, Lance Chalmers, who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her daughters: Alexis Chalmers, Cassie (Brady) Lange, and her favorite child, her Maltese, Diva, all of St. Louis, Missouri; mother, Marcella Thompson of Valparaiso, Indiana; sisters: Jodi (Larry) Evans of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Terri (Heath) Twigg of Indianapolis, Indiana; nephew, Lucas Twigg; niece, Macy Thompson; and best friend, Mary “Susie” Heinz of Valparaiso, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Thompson, and her brother, Steven Ehlers.
A celebration of Mary’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary’s name to the VNA Hospice of NWI, 501 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
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I'm so sorry about Mary I'm praying for you guys. -Lucille Jenkins
Oh my sweet birthday twin!!! I am going to miss you so very much. Love You Bunches, -Jamie Hunnicutt
My sister. My friend. I will miss you until I take my last breath. I love you. Alexis, Cassie and Brady, although is hard on all of us, it’s even harder on you all. I pray for strength and comfort for you all. Please always remember you have a huge support group and we are all here for you. I love you all so very much. -Terri Twigg
I love you seester. -Jodi Evans
-Beth and Mark Matchett
My mom, my best friend. I am going to miss you so much, until we meet again. I will carry you and everything you have taught me throughout the years with me. Thank you for being the best mom in the whole world. I don’t know how I am going to do this without you, but I will figure it out eventually. I love you, so so much. -Cassie Chalmers
God this hurts bad honey. I love you and going to miss our FaceTime calls. Told Dad to watch over you and Steven. Miss and love you honey, -Marcella Thompson
My sincere condolences to Mary’s family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. -Toni Ehlers
You were a great person and even a greater fighter. You fought long and hard and over all these years, always maintained a quiet demeanor that never showed your pain. You were and always will be a beautiful soul. You will be missed and loved by those who are left behind with precious memories of you. You now have wings and will be eternally happy - our guardian angel. Say hello to Uncle Allen for me. - Aunt Marie -Marie Thompson
Mary was such a strong independent woman with the softest heart, I have always admired the special woman she was Mary loved my brother Lance so much, but she has joined him way too soon Alexis, Cassie and Brady my heart goes out to you all. My sincere condolences to everyone who loved her. -Vicky McCaghren
