Vicky Mateer

Vicky Jo Kirk Mateer, daughter of Gerdon H & Ruby I (Peterson) Kirk was born May 23, 1943, in Osceola, Iowa and passed from this life on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa at 82 years of age.

Vicky spent her childhood following her dad everywhere. When he was ready for her to head home, he’d set her on his horse, Tony, tell Vicky to hold tight, and send the horse galloping straight back to the house.

Vicky served on many county and state boards, including fourteen years the County Compensation Board representing the county supervisors, including one term as Chairman, two terms on the County Conference Board, Secretary for the Executive Board for the Farm Bureau Board, and several committees for her church. She was very proud of serving twelve years on the Murray School Board, including three years as president, and serving a term on the State Governance Education Committee, a charter member of the Board of Trustees for the AEA Education Foundation. She was a lifetime and charter member of the Murray Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Beta Tau Level, and a member of Prize & Vesta Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Vicky and Darrell were members of the Clarke County Cattleman’s Association since the beginning and had attended most all their annual banquets. Vicky was a very active member of her community and will be greatly missed.

Vicky was married to Marvin Busick in 1959 and to this union, three sons were born, Danny Joe, Scott Roger and Shane Kirk. December 1, 1980, Vicky married V. Darrell Mateer and son Brian Virgil was born in September of 1981. She always said her greatest accomplishments were her sons. After the death of her son Dan, Vicky took on an active role in helping her daughter-in-law Teresa with the raising of her grandsons, Jacob and Joshua.

Vicky was hard working farm wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved attending her family’s activities. Her greatest joys were when they were all together for holidays, Vicky always said that was when she found peace with herself.

Vicky enjoyed her time working away from the farm, working at Family Table, Ace Realty, Highway House Café, Mateer Sprayers, the Murray Post Office, and working at Circle D Ag in Osceola, especially visiting with her customers and friends, ending her work before retiring as partner with Darrell and Brian in M&M Ag. Inc.

Those relatives who preceded Vicky in death were her son, Danny Joe Busick, son, Scott Rodger Busick, parents, Gerdon and Ruby Kirk, parents-in-law, Gene and Ruth Mateer.

Vicky leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Darrell Mateer of Osceola, IA, son, Brian (Molly) Mateer of Osceola, IA, son, Shane Busick of Murray, IA, daughter, Elizabeth (Jim) Blubaugh of Chariton, IA, daughter-in-law, Teresa (Don) Busick Pinard of Osceola, IA, grandchildren, Jake Busick, Josh Busick, Sydney Busick, Ella Mateer, Emma Mateer, Boone Wilson, Jordan (Anthony) Blubaugh, Dillian ( Katie) Blubaugh, great grandchildren, Marlee Busick, Lily Busick, River Busick, and claimed granddaughter, Aylah Miller, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Vicky’s family will greet friends at Kale Funeral Home in Osceola beginning at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, February 18th. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, February 19th at the Osceola United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Murray Cemetery.

A live stream will be available.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Murray Community School Foundation or the Clarke County Fair or to the family for another charity to be decided later.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com.