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MARY LOU JANSEN BIENZ

1935 - 2020

MARY LOU JANSEN BIENZ obituary, 1935-2020, Fort Wayne, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

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Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home - Kalamazoo

917 South Burdick

Kalamazoo, Michigan

MARY BIENZ Obituary

MARY LOU JANSEN BIENZ, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Heritage Community Center of Kalamazoo, Mich. Born in Kentucky, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie (Brosmer) Jansen. Mary Lou grew up in Fort Wayne, Ind. with four siblings and attended St. Mary's Catholic School. She married Garl Bienz and they eventually moved to Kalamazoo, Mich. where they raised their family.After they divorced, Mary Lou worked for PNC bank in the Marketing Dept. for many years until her retirement. Mary Lou had a great love for family and lifelong friends. They meant everything to her. She loved to travel, go antiquing, do puzzles, play Bridge & Solitaire, loved reading, was involved in church, a Notre Dame fan, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory four siblings, Shirley Bush, Rudolf Jansen, Rita King and Bette Lindley; three loving children, Kelly (Bill) Frere, David Bienz and Todd Bienz; grandchildren, Ryan and Rachael Hamlin, Chad, Jason and Katie Bienz; great-grandchildren, Kayden Bienz, Maxwell Green, Gracie Bienz, MacKenzie Green, Charlotte Roe; nieces, nephews and friends. In accordance with Mary Lou's wish, cremation will take place and a memorial service to honor her life will be held at a later date so that all may attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 20, 2020.

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Mike Post

December 28, 2020

Kelly, David, and Todd,
The Post family is so sorry for your loss. We all have lovely memories of your mom & dad and each of you. From the time when our moms were best girlfriends in school until our families lived across the street from each other when we were preschoolers....and now over 50 years later..........you will always be in our hearts. We love you and appreciate the wonderful memories of being with your family. Your mom and my mom visited our house together about 15 years ago, and your mom gave us a lovely antique tablecloth that we still use on special occasions.....and I think of how kind and thoughtful and fun your mom was. I remember on that day how we talked about all of you and she was so proud of each of you. May Mary Lou rest in peace.

Carla Rentfrow Richardson

December 26, 2020

The Bienz family lived next door to us on Weisser Park in Fort Wayne 50+ years ago.
Kelly, David & Todd, my sympathies to you- I remember your mom very fondly. God bless.

Janet Arch

December 20, 2020

a good neighbor and friend. did not know she had returned to Kalamazoo. with sympathy to Kelly, David and Todd.

Dorothy Martin

December 20, 2020

Mary Lou and I shared a love for our grandkids and great grands! Became friends when our children married. When she moved into Heritage, I visited often, sharing memories of past years. Not being able to visit Mary Lou this year, due to covid, was so regretful. Rest in God's heaven. Will miss you.

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