Mary May Berghoff

Mary Berghoff Obituary

Mary May Berghoff, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on February 22, 2007. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan and moved to Arizona in 1963. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Theresa Hunter; and brother, William, all of Michigan. Mary is survived by her husband, George; son, Scott (Kerry) Berghoff; daughter, Cathy (Mark) McCauley; and grandsons, Joseph and Patrick McCauley of Scottsdale, Arizona; brothers, Richard (Fran) Hunter, Robert (Joann) Hunter and Thomas (Peg) Hunter, all of Michigan. He is also survived by sister in laws, Ruth (John) Olech and Lucile (Charles) Muirhead, all of Michigan. A special thank you to Kathy Ferguson, caregiver, for her untiring assistance and Dr. Thomas McCauley, who was always there when needed. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance in Mary's name made to the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. No service is planned.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Berghoff

11 Entries

Beth Milici-Klump

March 15, 2007

Dearest family,
Our Love and prayer's and sympathy are with you all.
The thing I remember most about Mary was how I felt when I walked into your famliy home when she was present. There was a warmth and light in the air that no doubt came from her presence, her smile and her heart.
I see this light, and feel it's warmth whenever I see you Scooter....and that which has been given to the heart,a Mother's Love, can never be taken.
I will be forever grateful for her presence on this earth and beyond.
Wishing you all peace. Beth (Milici-Klump and Eric Klump

Walker Milici

March 14, 2007

Walker, Cindy, and Dana would like to offer our condolences. You guys are a great family and I'm sure Mary will be greatly missed. Keep her memories close to your hearts and use the wisdom she gave you to continue with your own important and meaningful lives.

DorothyandFred Milici

March 14, 2007

Dear Family,
We send our prayers and sympathy for your loss. We know Mary, Joe and Cathy through Scott's long friendship with our children. His presence in our home as they grew up was and remains always welcome. Our memory of Mary brings to mind her lovely smile. We know much of her inner beauty lives on in the world through her son and daughter.
We pray for your peace and Mary's eternal joy with the Lord.

Duane and Janice Dinninger

February 28, 2007

Dear George,
We are in Florida and noticed when we checked the obituaries that your wife passed away. We wish to express our sympathies. We offer our thoughts and prayers.

Anne Copsey

February 27, 2007

Dear Mary:
Sadly, I never knew you all that well, but the testiment to what an amazing person you are shows in the family you loved. Your daughter, Cathy, is truly one of the most generous people I know with a pure heart and amazing spirit. And your husband Joe has shown the strongest will, patience and love of anyone I have ever known through this difficult time. These great qualities speak volumes of the love and time you shared with your family.

'O kou aloha no, A ia i ka Lani, A'o kou oia'i'o, He hemolele ho'i. Amene
Your love resides in Heaven, and the truth of your lessons we hold as sacred.

Marie Cook

February 26, 2007

I still remember the first time I met Mary May, it was my first trip to AZ to visit Cathy after meeting in Europe. She was sweet, obliging and always smiling. I'm not sure I ever saw her without a smile, actually. My only regret is that I did not know her for longer. She was an example to all of us who are mothers. You will be missed. Love Marie

Meg Wuebbels

February 26, 2007

Mary May- that is what we always called you and it always made you smile - something you did all the time anyway. You were a wonderful mother and wife as was evidenced by your family's devotion to you in these last years. I know you are an angel in heaven watching over Joe-Dad, Scott and Cathy and their families. I have a million wonderful memories of you as I was a fixture in the Berghoff household ever since Cathy and I first met our freshman year of high school. Thank you for your many wonderful kindnesses to me over the years - you always made everything better! Love you lots- Meg

Rick and Jeanne Myers

February 26, 2007

Dear George and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Jackie Herring & Family

February 26, 2007

Dear Uncle Joe, Cathy, Scott, and family, my heart goes out to you all. I will always remember Aunt Mary Mae's smiling face, her loving laugh, and wonderful personality. She is missed by us all. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Pete Biagiotti

February 24, 2007

Oh Mary, you are missed by many. In my view you are/were such a wonderful person, friend, Mother and Wife. My parents truly loved you, Joe and your children. Up until the end of my Mother's life she spoke of you and Joe often. Many times over the last few years Desire Munoz, her caregiver, pretended to be you, carrying on long coversations with my Mom, which she could do, as Desiree knew of the history behind the Berghoff's and the Biagiotti's. In June when my sister, Kathie, was here, my Mom spoke of you and when asked by my Sister's husband, Rick, the name of your husband, she warmly stated and smiled her wonderful smile, "Joe." And what a wonderful,thoughtful, thing to mention your caregiver in your obituary. Please be assured your very fine example and values live on with your children and will be passed down to your grandchildren. As for Joe, he gets a 14 carat gold Oscar/the warm feelings that he did more than his best, for each of the last 12 years, for the care he rendered you. I am sure you are very proud of him.

With love, Pete Biagiotti

Scott Berghoff

February 24, 2007

Goodbye Mom...I miss you so...S

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