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Mary Rhoades Obituary

Mary J. Rhoades

1948 -2018

Mary J. Rhoades, 69, of Brighton, passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, with her family by her side.

Born in Waukegan, Ill., on March 19, 1948, she was the daughter of James "Mac" and MaryAnn (nee Gabrovsek) McNeely. She spent her early life in Waukegan where she graduated from high school before going to Rockford College where she studied Practical Nursing and Cosmetology.

On June 2, 1972 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, she was united in marriage to Kerry Nelson Rhoades. They lived in Lake Villa, Zion, and Bristol before moving to Brighton in 1991. Kerry preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2005. Mary worked as a Cosmetologist, loved reading, and taught all of her grandchildren how to read prior to entering school. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, spending time at her home in Florida and was always quick to make new friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a fierce friend.

She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Joe) Bongratz, Cynthia (Mike) Kent, Rebecca Hiemstra and Mary (Hoss) Jager; grandchildren, Skylar and Reyna Poppe, Michael Kent, Sam and Jakob Hiemstra, Alex and Ella Bongratz and Cody and Abby Jager. She is also survived by her sisters, Shirley (William) Patterson and Jamie (Charles) Weber along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

As an expression of sympathy, memorials may be sent to St. Francis Xavier Church or St. John's Catholic Church in Paris.

The family would like to thank Mary's nephew, Greg Weber, cousin, Jo Henke and best friend, Gail Sargent for their care and compassion during this time.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church with Rev. Russ Arnett officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.



Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory

625 S. Browns Lake Drive

Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 763-3434

www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com

Published by Kenosha News on Feb. 20, 2018.
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Skylar & Reyna(Big and Little), As always you are in our thoughts & prayers. During this difficult time we hold you in our hearts. Love, Auntie & Unk

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