Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Nov 8, 1943 – Feb 14, 2018
On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Mary Mathewes Condon Schill died peacefully in her home in the company of her adoring husband of 50 years, Gustave Benedikt Schill, Sr.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave B. Schill, Sr. are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 19, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 3:00 and 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.Charlestonfunerals.com
Mary was born in Charleston, SC, on November 8, 1943, to the late Mary Theresa Mathewes Condon and Eugene Luke Condon, Sr. After graduating from Bishop England High School in 1961, she attended St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Savannah, Georgia and became a registered nurse in 1964. She began her nursing career in the Pediatric Department at Roper Hospital where she worked for seven years. Mary then transferred to MUSC where she later became the assistant nursing supervisor of outpatient clinics. She subsequently worked in the Pediatric Psychiatry Department before retiring after a 32-year career dedicated to caring for others.
Mary was a selfless caregiver, supporting and loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, proud mother and a doting grandmother. She was a terrific southern cook who fed large family gatherings for 2 generations.
She was predeceased by her four brothers, Eugene L. Condon, James M. Condon Sr, George W. Condon, and Robert A. Condon. Mary is survived by her husband Gus, their two children, Ellen Schandlbauer and husband Ed of Frisco, Texas, Ben Schill and wife Katie of Norfolk, Virginia, four grandchildren, Emily and Ian Schandlbauer and Lauren and Rebecca Schill, brother-in-law Joseph Schill (Sheila), sisters-in-law Patricia Hocutt (Bill), Carolyn Eiserhardt (Chuck), and Jeannie Hillock (Gordon), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her family would like to thank the numerous devoted caregivers who worked for her in her home over the last five years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN. 38105. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 843-766-1365
Dear Ellen and Ben, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mother. I have many great memories of her from grade school and in past years of running in to her at the pharmacy where we would catch up and visit. I have been out of town this week and hated to miss the service. Please know that you all have been in my thoughts this week.
Amy Burns Kissell
February 19, 2018 | Charleston, SC | Friend
Dear Gus and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences .
Have known Mary since grammar school at Sacred Heart,High school at BEHS and also at St Joseph's School of Nursing. She was my "Big Sister" at St Joe's. Mary was a wonderful nurse and person.
May God console you at this time of great loss.
Sincerely,
Beverly Jennings Raschke
Beverly Raschke
February 19, 2018 | Lakewood, WA
Mary was classmate at St Joseph's nursing school. She was one of the 4 of us that traveled together. Mary,Cecilia,Barbara and me. We spent many hours together laughing, crying and becoming more like sisters everyday. So many memories shared. After she was housebound we would still talk on phone. I will miss her. May she rest in peace!
Kathy Cayer
February 17, 2018 | The Villlages, FL
Gus, Ellen , Ben and family : So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jamie, also, from New Orleans, sends his sympathy too. Lynn and Jim
JIm/Lynn Crowe
February 17, 2018 | Charleston, SC
Dear Ellen,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's death. she was always such a sweet and kind person and wonderful nurse.
sincerely,
Peggy Purohit and family
February 17, 2018
Mary was a classmate @ BE, 61. mary was also my cousin on the Maternal side, Burn. My mother was raised by her paternal grandmother, thus I knew very little of the Burn side.
My 1st memory of Mary was @ BE when she came up to me & said hello Cous, ( I was oblivious) which she greeted me with every time I saw her through out the years.
I know she had a lengthy illiness, so now she is in a better place.
Give yourself time to process what has happened. Time sweet time. RIP
February 17, 2018
Dear Gus & Family: I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary. You are all in our prayers. Robert Maguire BEHS 1960.
C. Robert Maguire
February 17, 2018 | Charleston, SC
Mary was an honor to her profession and an exemplar of her religion. I am blessed to have known her and be a witness to her compassion.
Dr. Robert O'Dell
February 17, 2018 | Cashiers, NC
I worked with Mary in the out patient clinic at MUSC in 1978-80. She was wonderfully kind to me, the "newbie" nurse. Other people may have come and gone but she has stayed with me. You must be proud to think of all of the lives she has touched and I hope those thoughts will ease your sorrow.
Sally Shields
February 16, 2018 | Charleston, SC | Coworker
