Mary Esther Weirick

Mary Esther (Henning) Weirick, 87, was ushered into the arms of her Savior Monday evening of March 16, 2026. She was a faithful resident of Culver, IN, for many decades. Mary was born to Charles and Nada (Hiatt) Henning on May 13, 1938. She attended High School at Kewanna High from 1952-56 and performed in some of the school’s theatrical productions.

She attended Taylor University from 1956 60 earning her Bachelor of Science in Education. She made lifelong friends there and stayed in contact with them for the rest of her life. As an alumnus, she supported the university and attended reunions whenever possible. She immediately started teaching in the Culver School District in 1960, yet she went on to receive her master’s degree in education from Ball State in 1965. She literally taught over a thousand students till she retired after 36 years of teaching in 1996. Many of her students have shared with others over the years their fond memories of having Mary Esther as their teacher. She faithfully cared for children outside of school, lovingly feeding any that needed a meal or offering any kind of help.

Mary was adventurous and loved to travel, taking many bus trips around the nation and even venturing to Africa on safari.

She married Donald Weirick on Oct 29, 1976. She had two stepchildren, Paula and David. Donald unfortunately passed away in 1989.

Mary Esther was a faithful member of Cornerstone Church in Argos, IN. She played the piano there and even substituted at the Bible Church in Argos, playing twice in one morning. She was a member of the “Red Hat Society”, a ladies' group that met in Plymouth, IN. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Culver, IN and was their secretary for 20 years. She was a faithful friend in her later years, offering rides and help to whomever she could. She went into assisted living at Pilgram Manor in 2022 where she was able to connect with some of her friends from Cornerstone Church again. She was a faithful woman of God, and we all praise the Lord for her healing in the arms of Jesus.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Cornerstone Church, 11525-IN 10, Argos, IN 46501, at 11:00 am with Jim Ely officiating.

Burial will take place in the Kewanna Citizens Cemetery, Kewanna, IN. 

Memorial contributions may be given to the children's ministry at Cornerstone Church, 11525 IN-10, Argos, IN 46501.