Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Jul 21, 1939 – Jun 26, 2018 (Age 78)
Passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2018, at the age of 78. Beloved mother of Dr. Beth (Dr. Gregory) Trost, Brad (Bianca) Borman, Allison Borman and the late Scott Borman. Proud Nana of Taryn (Patrick), Cheyne and Bryce Trost; and Great-Nana of Riot Trost. Sister of Eileen Rex and Dennis Rex. Preceded in death by her parents, Franz and Irene Rex. She will be deeply missed by her cherished service dog, Lola. Further survived by other loving relatives and innumerable dear friends.
Mary Ann devoted her entire life to helping the underprivileged and those in need. She was a strong advocate for women serving as a past board member of the National Women’s Political Caucus and as a gubernatorial appointment to the Reproductive Health Council. She was passionate about the welfare of children, having been trained as a Developmental Neuropsychologist. She was pivotal in obtaining funding for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program due to her strength in grant proposal writing. Additionally she worked hard for and assisted in obtaining funding for migrant and HIV assistance and health programs writing numerous successful grants for the CDC and having appointments on the HIV Planning Council and WI Minority Health Council. Mary Ann also cared deeply for animals and had a special love for Mexico and its people. The impact that she made upon the lives of others cannot be measured.
I had the supreme pleasure working with Mary Ann at Umos. She was a brilliant inspiration and mentor to me. Her constant advocacy for the disenfranchised was her most admirable characteristic. Her loss will be deeply felt.
Bonnie Madigan
September 04, 2023 | Work
I worked with Mary Ann briefly doing some grant research and writing. She was certainly a special person. Her passion and dedication to helping others was such an inspiration to me. I just happen to think about her today and found her obituary. So, while two years late, I send my heart-felt condolences.
Dorothy Smith
June 16, 2020 | Castle Rock, CO | Coworker
I was fortunate enough to have Mary Ann as my mentor while I fulfilled a college internship at UMOS. She was a wonderful person and a great role model. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Herrmann
July 17, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI
Dear Borman Family, my deepest condolences to you in this time of grief. Mary Ann has a special place in my heart and she will be greatly missed. She lived a full life, from Milwaukee to Mexico to Rio Rancho NM and everywhere in between. She affected so many lives with her passion for the least of these. She made a path for so many to better health and better lives in so many ways. She believed and saw potential in others when they could not see it themselves and she provided opportunities...
Imelda Roman
July 09, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI | Friend
So sorry to hear about Cousin Mary Ann. She was a good hearted person who shared many stories about Milwaukee, Grandpa Leonard (my Great Grandfather) and the Jaworski side of the family. Thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Paul Jaworski
July 05, 2018 | Suisun City, CA | Family
We are So Sorry for Your Loss, Mary was A Special Friend for Many Years, Are Prayers are sent to your family. From Felicia Gray Bourrage, Mrs Bessie Gray of Grays Child Care& Conference Center and the entire Grays Staff&Family, Rest in Peace
July 05, 2018 | WI
MMary Ann was always full of ideas on how to approach a challenge. she loved to do whatever was necessary to help those in need. i loved to read her newsletters filled with activities and her love for animals. Rest in Peace MaryAnn
maria borda wiesner
July 02, 2018 | Muskego, WI
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Allison and family I truly will miss her . God's blessings be bestowed upon you all. My condolences to all of you.
Tina Rivera
July 02, 2018 | Nilwaukee, WI | Friend
The many classmate friends from Pulaski High School, Classes of 1956 & 1957, send their heartfelt condolences to Mary Ann's family. She will be missed by the many who knew her, and remembered for her unselfish contributions to life and the individuals she helped.
Donald Ewert
July 01, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI | Classmate
