Mary D. Niemi

Niemi, Mary D. (nee Kroes), passed away, Friday, February 1, 2013. Mary was born July 23 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Leonard and Estelline Tinholt Kroes. She graduated from Western Michigan University and was a Nuclear Medical Technician. She retired from St Mary Medical Center in Hobart Indiana. Mary was predeceased by her parents, and a brother, David Kroes. Mary married Jack Niemi of Chesterfield, Mo in 2003. Jack and Mary enjoyed traveling and visited numerous counties on their trips together. Mary was active in the Living Word United Methodist Church, Wildwood, MO, and volunteered for numerous activities including the Mary Martha Circle. Mary is survived by her loving husband Jack; her faithful dog Benji; her sister in law Joyce Kroes of Kalamazoo, MI; niece Kimberly Kroes McKenzie, husband Matt and grandniece and nephew Ryan and Lexie of Schoolcraft, Michigan; nephew Randen Kroes , wife Christina and grandnieces Kaitlin, Madison and Olivia of Ethiopia; and nephew Todd Kroes of Delton, MO; and stepchildren Laura Gajda and husband Walt and grandaughter Jackie of Columbia, Mo; Sandy Kaiser and husband Sanford and grandchildren Andrew, Anne and Joseph of Broomfield, CO; and John Niemi and wife Karen and grandchildren Ava, Cash and Vivian of New Melle, Mo. Services: Funeral service at the Living Word United Methodist Church, 17315 Manchester Rd., Wildwood, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Humane Society. Visitation Tues day 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com.