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Mary Landeros Obituary

Landeros, Mary Lou Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Landeros, who died in 1971. Cherished mother of Rose Farrar. Loving grandmother of Joseph (Marcella) Farrar, Michelle Farrar and Marie (Jordan) Knowles. Dear great-grandmother of Victor Farrar. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters in Texas. Further survived by other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Tuesday, January 25, from 4-7PM. Visitation also Wednesday from 10 - 11 AM, at GESU CHURCH, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Private interment San Fernando Cemetery II, San Antonio, TX. Mary Lou was the former owner and operator of Mary Lou Foods on S. 3rd and W. Orchard St., in Milwaukee. She served as a community activist for the near south side of Milwaukee and proudly contributed to the World War II effort as "Rosie the Riveter". In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the St. Jude Hospital for Children or the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Wisconsin. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 S. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322 www.pkfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 23, 2011.

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Mike sellhausen

April 1, 2021

Sadly it's been many years since I thought of my friends on the south side. I'm sad to hear of Mary Lou's passing . I have a lot of great memories of the sweet shop (as I used to call it).

January 25, 2011

Rose and all your beatiful children, I am so sorry for your loss of such a lovable Mom and grand mother . Love, Fofo.

Marla Possell

January 25, 2011

Rosie, Michelle, Marie (Jordan), Joe (Marcela) (baby Victor) : John and I want to express our heartfelt condolences on the passing your beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Lou.

Mary Lou was very proud of her daughter, grand children and great grandson Victor. May God grant her peace.

May all the great memories you shared bring you closer to healing during the difficult time.

Love u,
Marla & John Possell

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