MARY B. ABSOLON

MARY BENDIX ABSOLON (Age 84)  
Of Rockville, Maryland, formerly of Annandale, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday December 21, 2014 at home with son and grandson. Born November 30, 1930. Preceded in death by parents Lester and Molly Bendix; husband Karel; children Fritz and Peter; and daughter-in-law Sue. Survived by her children Mary (Bill Herber), John and Martha Delehanty (Kevin); daughter-in-law Molly Absolon (Allen O'Bannon); grandchildren Chris and Molly Herber, Lucas Absolon, Samantha, Alexandria and Duke Delehanty, and Avery Absolon; brother John Bendix (Deanna); cousin Barb Boughton (Barry); cousin Richard Peterson; and nephew Henry Ziegler (Zhi). Mary was a University of Minnesota School of Nursing graduate, registered nurse, attended St. Catherine's, St. Paul, MN and volunteered at the National Library of Congress. For over 31 years and to her death, she was a proud friend of Bill W's. Her living legacy are her children, grandchildren, and medical library collection she and her husband donated to Absolon Collection at Laupus Library East Carolina University. She died with great serenity and was passionate about Minnesota sports teams, Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. She was loved by those who came in contact with her. A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. with family receiving friends 1 hour prior. Interment will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring, Maryland. Donations can be made in Mary's name to Absolon Collection Laupus Library, East Carolina University 600 Moye Blvd Greenville, NC 27834 or Rockville Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 465 Rockville, MD 20848. www.collinsfuneralhome.com