Vera May Mohart, 95, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois. 

She was born on October 17, 1925, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Eunice (Walther) Gnann. On December 21, 1946, she married John Lloyd Mohart in Nauvoo, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2010. 

Survivors include her two daughters: Karen Austin of Hamilton, Illinois and Peggy (Randy) Putzler of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren: Maria (Tom) Hopp, Jason (LeeAnn) Austin, Rusty (Amy) Putzler and Deborah Stinebaker; nine great grandchildren: Blake Hopp, Bryton (Delaney) Hopp, Brody (Samantha) Hopp, Dillon Austin, Isabella Austin, Cheyenne Austin, Christopher Putzler, Mason Putzler and Corey Stinebaker. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Diane on June 10, 1967; son-in-law: Robert Austin on October 7, 2007 and grandson: Michael Todd Putzler on March 29, 1972.

Vera was born, raised and spent her married life on the same farm until moving to town in 2012. She was a member of the Nauvoo Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the VFW Auxiliary. She taught in a one room school. Vera and Lloyd enjoyed ballroom and square dancing. Most of all, they loved visiting with their family. 

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Nauvoo City Cemetery with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. 

Memorials have been established in her memory for Nauvoo Fire and Rescue or Camp Callahan and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 201, Nauvoo, Illinois. 

Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home | Nauvoo, IL