Mary-Callan-Obituary

Mary E. Callan

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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DIED
July 22, 2016
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME Obituary


(Nee Phelan) Longtime resident of Wauwatosa.  Born to eternal life on July 22, 2016 at the age of 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Callan, M.D.  Loving mother of Kathleen (John) Brady, Robert (Lawne) Callan, Anne (Robert) Trunzo, Joan (Jon) Biasetti and the late John Nicholas.  Cherished grandmother of David (Re-Anne), John and Maria Brady, Robert and James Callan and Christina, John and Daniel Trunzo and great grandmother of Jaylen.  Dear twin sister of the late John T. Phelan, M.D. and sister-in-law of Mrs. Patricia Phelan and aunt of Mary Beth Phelan, M.D. Favorite cousin of Mrs. Mary Ann Sims. Further survived by many nieces and nephews and dear friends.


Visitation will be held at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church (734 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa) on Tuesday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Committal services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately after Mass.

Mrs. Callan’s family extends its heartfelt thanks to her nephew Samuel H. Idarraga, M.D. for his loving care, dedication and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude The Apostle Catholic School are appreciated.

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Anne,
Please excuse my oversight: condolences to Christina as well, of course. Chris Schlagenhauf

Dear Anne,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you, Bob, Jack and Daniel, as well as your sisters and brothers and their families. John, Chris, Erika and Elke Schlagenhauf

Dear Callan family:

I think of your mom and all of you often; such fun memories of sleepovers with Joanie and State Fair with Dr. Callan and his warm, fun personality. Know that I will never forgot how kind your mother was caring for me and Tom the morning our dad passed away. She was an angel that day, easing my fear and confusion.
So very sorry for your loss!! You all remain in my prayers.

Ann (Lawler) Hilbert

In the difficult days to come, may the words at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope.

Dear Callan family,
The first time I met Mary was in her room at the Health Center at Milwaukee Catholic Home - she was crocheting a cover for a brick----which had come from the old Holy Angels' High School site on 12th and Kilbourn after it had been torn down to build a parking structure for Mt. Sinai Hospital! And she was using yarn in the colors of H.A.: lavender and gold!! Since I am a Holy Angels graduate myself, I took an immediate interest in what she was doing -- and I knew I...

Our prayers and those of the Gorak family are with the Callans. We have many most pleasant memories, having lived across the street.
May Mary rest in peace.

Dear Callan Family,
On behalf of the staff and residents of Milwaukee Catholic Home, please accept our deepest sympathies. Mary was a lovely lady with a kind, gentle spirit who will be missed by so many. May your happy memories be of great comfort during this difficult time. Love, Linda Cardinale and all at MCH.

Dear Marybeth and Sam,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of Aunt Mary. Im not at all surprised to learn about your king-sized kindness toward her. May she rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences for your loss. May the words at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comort and hope.