Background
Odell, Mary Jane was born on July 28, 1923 in Algona, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Eugene and Madge (Lewis) Neville.
Odell, Mary Jane was born on July 28, 1923 in Algona, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Eugene and Madge (Lewis) Neville.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1945. Doctorate (honorary), Simpson College, 1982.
Host public affairs television programs, Des Moines and Chicago, 1953-1979; with, Iowa Public Broadcasting Network, 1975-1979; host Assignment Iowa, Iowa Public Broadcasting Network, 1975-1978; host Mary Jane Odell Program, Iowa Public Broadcasting Network, 1975-1979; secretary of state, State of Iowa., 1980-1987; retired, since 1987. Teacher graduate classes in communications Roosevelt University, Chicago, Drake U., Des Moines.
Chairman Iowa Easter Seals campaign, 1979-1983. Member Midwest Committee Future Options. Board directors Iowa Shares.
Member executive board Iowa Peace Institute, 1985-1992.
Married Garry Chinn, 1945 (deceased). Married John Odell, March 3, 1967 (deceased 1984). Married Ralph Siegler, November 22, 1987.
Children: Brad, Chris.