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Mary Alexander Obituary

Alexander (Rostecki), Mary Lou Mary Lou was born in Rhodes, Michigan to Herman and Agnes Wiebeck on August 29, 1932. She graduated from Flint Central High School and worked as an Internal Auditor at Buick for over 29 years before retiring in 1988. She married Casimir "Casey" A. Rostecki in 1965, they shared over 24 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death in 1989. She married Donald L. Alexander in 1990 and they enjoyed over 23 years together before he passed away in December 2013. During her tenure at Buick, she was involved with the Industrial Business Girls and editor of the Financially Speaking paper. Over the years, she has given her time to several organizations including the Mott Foundation Stepping Stone Program, Amica Societas Sorority, St. Michael Byzantine Altar Society, 8 & 40 Femmes, Daughters of Isabella Mater Salvatoris Circle #23, St. Anthony Society, Moose Lodge in Harrison, and Defiance 13 Club. She is a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Chapter 8, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64, All Saints Rosary Society, and the Fenton Lions Club. She enjoyed volunteering in the Country Store at her senior living facility and looked forward to daily conversations and welcoming the new residents. She loved spending time with her family making memories and cherished her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her loving nature, beautiful smile and being a friend to everyone. Her motto was you need to be a friend to have a friend and she had many. The family would like to thank the staff at MediLodge of Montrose and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Mary Lou is survived by her children; Christina (Richard) Johnson, Stefanie (Michael) Haist, Catherine (Robert) Stordeur, Beth (Paul) Besaw, Ruth Alexander, Harold "Chip" (Andria) Alexander, grandchildren; Nathan and Valerie, David, Harold "Hal" and Jessica, Shannon and Moataz, Nicholas and Jill, Nicole and Anthony, Christine and Benjamin, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Jasmine, Meghan, Melina, and Sean, great-grandchildren; Lillian, Gianna, Ava, Nicholas, Jade, Ibrahim, Harold "Will", sister-in-law, Joyce Wiebeck; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Agnes Wiebeck; husbands, Casimir "Casey" Rostecki and Donald L. Alexander; siblings, Irene Ford-Henschel, Louise Jensen, and Donald Wiebeck. Friends may visit the family from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Reigle Funeral Home. The Rosary will be celebrated 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Robert Catholic Church, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Cremation will follow the service. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Robert Catholic Church. Share your condolences with the family at www.reiglefuneralhome.com.

Published by Flint Journal from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2015.
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Marylou enriched the lives of those around her. She was the epitome of grace, kindness, compassion and selflessness. She put the needs of those around her before her own. She was a "the glass is half full, not half empty" sort of gal. She wasn't judgmental, she didn't complain about or criticize others. She saw a need in others not being met, as she did in me, and for that she has filled a spot in many that would have otherwise remained an empty place in our hearts and in our emotional well being. Too often we overlook life's lessons or do not pay heed to what we can learn from others. But, I am confident that the lives of those of us who Marylou touched, will have paid heed, will have learned from her, and will keep her memory alive through our own actions going forward in our own lives. We will miss you but will always feel your presence for that is how strong your love was and always will remain.

Cindy Cromwell

April 24, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family. I remember how much fun she was, always had a big smile. Rest in peace Mary Lou

Paula Panchula

April 24, 2015

She was a very special lady who lived across the street from us on Susan Street. I remember her big smile and laughter and our many conversations. RIP Mary Lou!

Nancy Hammerberg/Hill

April 23, 2015

She was a very special lady who lived across the street from us on Susan St. I always enjoyed our conversations. Always smiling! RIP!
Nancy Hammerberg/Hill

April 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss! Christina and Rick.... you were such a blessing to her! Loved to see the pictures on-line. :) She was a happy lady!
xoxo
Heather Zofko-Wiles & Kevin Wiles, Logan & Kylie

Heather Zofko-Wiles

April 22, 2015

Christina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now.May your Mother rest in peace. Peace be with all of you.

Anne Fontana

April 21, 2015

I miss you a lot. Will always remember your beautiful smile and how you loved singing hymns with Stan...

Tina Holland

April 21, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the family. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. RIP Aunt Lou.

Valerie (Poczontek) Cooper

April 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthens you in this time of grief. 2 Corinth. 1:3,4

Damon T

April 21, 2015

My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Mary Lou through the Lions Club when her and some friends of mine were in the Westwood Heights Lions Club. She will be missed.

Andy Butts

April 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine and the entire family.

Lori/Gene Feszczenko

April 21, 2015

so sorry for your great loss
prayers sent to the family
God will help you through this most difficult time

Jack Green

April 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Christina in this time of sorrow. Remember only her body is gone. Her spirit lives on through her family. The memories you have are priceless. She will always be in your heart.

Dan & Lynn McNamara George's Towing

April 20, 2015

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