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Mary Jaber Obituary
1932 to 2011
Mary Jane Jaber passed away peacefully and went home to our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 2011, at the age of 79.
She was born on April 25, 1932, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Horace and Florence Hall.
On May 17, 1952, she married Eugene Jaber in Camden, S.C.
Mary was born with a natural love and gift for music. At the age of four she gave her first recital.
She attended Fond du Lac High School where she performed in many musicals and plays.
Mary then continued her career in music and formed the "Mary Jaye Trio" in 1961. She moved to Milwaukee in 1986, and worked for many years at Reinhart, Boerner, and Van Deuren SC. In 1987, Mary became a certified Christian Counselor through the Milwaukee Outreach Center where she enjoyed volunteering and serving in outreach ministries. She was a member of Weatherstone Church in New Berlin.
Mary was the loving and devoted Mother to Cindy Frank, Cheri Jaber, Peg (George) Gogonelis, and the late Penny Emanuel; the proud grandmother of Steve, Mike (Sheena), Tony, and Aron Frank, Katie (Jason) Rusch, and Josh Emanuel; and the great-grandmother of Hailey, Emily, and Cloe Rusch. Mary is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Betty and Bets Hall; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Penny; and her brothers, Robert and Howard Hall.
VISITATION: A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 110 a.m. to noon, the time of the funeral service, at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 1875 N. Calhoun Road in Brookfield.
SERVICES: Funeral services for Mary Jane Jaber will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Church and Chapel Funeral Home in Brookfield.
The Church and Chapel Funeral Home in Brookfield, Wis. is assisting Mary Jane's family with arrangements. Additional information is available by calling (262) 827-0659, or by visiting churchandchapel.com.
"The song has ended, but the melody lingers on."
The Reporter
Fond du Lac, Wis.
Oct. 23, 2011
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Jaber
November 12, 2011
I miss those wonderful Forwards she e-mailed on a regular basis. Always smiling, always gracious, she brought kindness and light wherever she went. Memory eternal! Rest in peace, Mary, rest in peace. God Bless.
ALice & John Herro
Mark Wilhelms
October 28, 2011
I'm very sorry, Cindy, Cheri and family for this difficult loss. Mary J - Your voice was an inspiration to us all. The first time I heard you sing, you sang this song and it will be forever yours, in my heart. Whenever I play it, I will think of you.
"Somewhere there's music
How faint the tune
Somewhere there's heaven
How high the moon
The darkest night would shine
If you would come to me soon
Until you will, how still my heart
How high the moon"
October 25, 2011
Cindy and family, Peggy and Maggie, so sad to hear of your mom's passing. I have very fond memories of Mary and all my first cousins who have left us. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that you will find peace and comfort in treasured memories of your Mom.
Love and sincere condolences,
Mary Frances (Gielow) DeKlyn--Norwalk, CT
October 25, 2011
Cindy and Family:
Mary was a great "second" Mom to me while we were teenagers. I'll never forget the chats the three of us had after school. And I always loved listening to her play and sing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed. May memories keep her in our hearts!
Mary Jo Kraus
Todd & Cherie Buss
October 25, 2011
Cindy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family comfort you through the days ahead.
Tina Michels Nelson
October 24, 2011
Mary was such a grand lady. I loved her so much. I missed her at work when she retired. She gave me such wonderful advice and more than one lecture about the music business! My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and her family.
Char Sharkey
October 24, 2011
What a joyous thought to know that Mary is with Our Lord seeing Him Face to face and finally home. Oh how she will be missed but we will see her again! Thank you, Jesus Christ! Ladies, so sorry for this time. Love and Prayers for all of you and your family.
LaNette Dehn-Wimer
October 24, 2011
Peggy and family,
So sorry, keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
John Belenchia
October 23, 2011
God needed a new Orchestra leader so he called Mary home. May the Lord bless you all with the memories of her until you meet again.
Nancy Schneider
October 23, 2011
Deepest Sympanthy to the Jaber Family.
Teresa Huck
October 23, 2011
Peggy and family...so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Cherish your memories.
Nicole Koch
October 23, 2011
Sorry for your loss Jaber family. Thanks to the time I spent caring for Gene your family will forever be in my heart.
Always, Nicole Koch
dave esparza
October 23, 2011
cindy my thoughts are with you and the boys..im very sorry for your loss
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