Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on, February 5, 1952. Died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 23, 2019, age 67. Beloved, wonderful, loving wife of 48 years to Jim. Loving mother of Jodi (Joe) Makkos, Jeri (Rick) Garcia and Jami (Paul Sweeney) Flores. Busy grandmother to 13 grandchildren, Zack (Ailish), Alex, Ally, Anthony (Savannah), Jake, Heather,Continue Reading
Denise Ross
left a message on May 28, 2019:
My sister Mary was the most loved person I have ever known. My sister was the best friend in the world to me. I will miss you so much. I know Mom was there to meet you. You are an angel now. I know you will always be there in heaven guarding ovrler us. I love you Little Sis. Be there for me ok. OXOX
Schmidt Phyllis
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary, my special friend who was like a sister to me.
she had a nickname for me "Flip".. We begun our friendship at 5 years old. It continued thru adulthood. Mary was my Maid-of-Honor, she actually introduced me to my husband, Roger. I will miss her dearly...Mary beautiful outside and inner beauty no one compares. she was like a diamond clarity,brilliance, and shining very brightly. Mary left to soon love you,
Darlene Cuker
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary's smile and the twinkle in her eyes came from inside her, it was a reflection of who she was, a good, kind, gentle person. I will cherish memories of her from childhood. She stayed the same, beautiful inside and out, always smiling and sweet.
Darlene Cuker
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary's smile and the twinkle in her eyes came from within her kind soul. I will always cherish memories of her and the kind and gentle way she treated everyone.
Sharon.keller
left a message on May 27, 2019:
I will always remember how sweet Mary was.she was always full of love laughter and smiles.mary you will never be forgotten love you honey. R.I.P
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Chuck Bokath
left a message on May 26, 2019:
Jim I'm so sorry for you and your family over Marys passing. I always enjoyed talking with her on the phone when she worked with Kris at the VA. Her up beat personality will be missed by all.
Aggie
left a message on May 25, 2019:
A wonderful neighbor for almost 25 years. Mary, you will be missed
Brenda Price
left a message on May 24, 2019:
She was very sweet person. I'm going to miss her.
Theresa Zych
left a message on May 24, 2019:
I've know Jim and Mary Lemke since I was a youngster and they have been like surrogate parents to me. My heart breaks for Jimmy and his family and I feel as I'm loosing my mother all over again. I weep for Jimmy as I know the pain he is feeling as I watch my own father goes through his own. I weep for his children as I feel their pain, and for his grandchildren and newest great grandchild. My prayers are with them all.
With love,
Theresa (Teri) and Kelly Zych
Amanda Elliott , Buddy Strehlow, and Walter Ervin Strehlow V
Sally Olson
left a message on May 24, 2019:
I have SO many memories of Mary--when we first met, when she came to live with us not once but twice,her smile,when her & Jim & he kids came to visit,Jodis reception. She was so very proud of her girls---they were everything to her. How she openly admitted how much in love she was with her husband even thru their ups and downs. Whenever we talked it was about the girls, their husbands and her grandchildren.And how at the last she was anxiously awaiting the birth of her great grandson. I loved her from the first time we met ( & and all the rest of her siblings) and as I am writing this---it so pains my heart I will never get to hear her voice and that beautiful laughter again. My prayers, hugs and condolences to the families---rest in peace, beautiful Mary--I will see you when I see you---Love always Sally
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Denise Ross
left a message on May 28, 2019:
My sister Mary was the most loved person I have ever known. My sister was the best friend in the world to me. I will miss you so much. I know Mom was there to meet you. You are an angel now. I know you will always be there in heaven guarding ovrler us. I love you Little Sis. Be there for me ok. OXOX
Schmidt Phyllis
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary, my special friend who was like a sister to me.
she had a nickname for me "Flip".. We begun our friendship at 5 years old. It continued thru adulthood. Mary was my Maid-of-Honor, she actually introduced me to my husband, Roger. I will miss her dearly...Mary beautiful outside and inner beauty no one compares. she was like a diamond clarity,brilliance, and shining very brightly. Mary left to soon love you,
Darlene Cuker
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary's smile and the twinkle in her eyes came from inside her, it was a reflection of who she was, a good, kind, gentle person. I will cherish memories of her from childhood. She stayed the same, beautiful inside and out, always smiling and sweet.
Darlene Cuker
left a message on May 28, 2019:
Mary's smile and the twinkle in her eyes came from within her kind soul. I will always cherish memories of her and the kind and gentle way she treated everyone.
Sharon.keller
left a message on May 27, 2019:
I will always remember how sweet Mary was.she was always full of love laughter and smiles.mary you will never be forgotten love you honey. R.I.P
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Chuck Bokath
left a message on May 26, 2019:
Jim I'm so sorry for you and your family over Marys passing. I always enjoyed talking with her on the phone when she worked with Kris at the VA. Her up beat personality will be missed by all.
Aggie
left a message on May 25, 2019:
A wonderful neighbor for almost 25 years. Mary, you will be missed
Brenda Price
left a message on May 24, 2019:
She was very sweet person. I'm going to miss her.
Theresa Zych
left a message on May 24, 2019:
I've know Jim and Mary Lemke since I was a youngster and they have been like surrogate parents to me. My heart breaks for Jimmy and his family and I feel as I'm loosing my mother all over again. I weep for Jimmy as I know the pain he is feeling as I watch my own father goes through his own. I weep for his children as I feel their pain, and for his grandchildren and newest great grandchild. My prayers are with them all.
With love,
Theresa (Teri) and Kelly Zych
Amanda Elliott , Buddy Strehlow, and Walter Ervin Strehlow V
Sally Olson
left a message on May 24, 2019:
I have SO many memories of Mary--when we first met, when she came to live with us not once but twice,her smile,when her & Jim & he kids came to visit,Jodis reception. She was so very proud of her girls---they were everything to her. How she openly admitted how much in love she was with her husband even thru their ups and downs. Whenever we talked it was about the girls, their husbands and her grandchildren.And how at the last she was anxiously awaiting the birth of her great grandson. I loved her from the first time we met ( & and all the rest of her siblings) and as I am writing this---it so pains my heart I will never get to hear her voice and that beautiful laughter again. My prayers, hugs and condolences to the families---rest in peace, beautiful Mary--I will see you when I see you---Love always Sally
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.