Mary A. Haviland

Dear Haviland family, Your mother occupies a very special place in many people's lives, including mine. So many of my fond memories of early years involve the Haviland Family, and Mary is right there with a sandwich, a smile, or often "the look", all of which are needed by a boy growing up. Your mother was my mother's best friend for 47 years. That's special relationship. In her later years, I saw you mother also as an example of how to live life fully, even when life is not easy but to persist and put your family in the center of what's important.

Luz and I have made a memorial gift in your mom's memory to Wingspan.

Dan and Luz Digre

Mary was the yougest of the 10 Saddle Shop cousins of my father Berthold Schaetzlein. He never has had the chance to meet his cousins - he was killed in action in World War II. When his children, my two sisters Rotraud and Brigitte, me and my woman Jutta visited first time our relatives in Mpls in 1987, Mary welcomed us in her home on Vincent, treated us and accompanied us the whole time to other family meetings and sightseeing tours. From first contact she gave us the deep feeling not to be strange, belonging to her great Schatzlein family - we had never seen before. Like this first experience with her we got her love and attention during all our later visits in Mpls in the last 25 years.
Mary had planned, together with her daughter Barb, to visit us a second time in Germany in October this year. The greater we have been shocked to hear, that she passed away before this reunion.
Thank you Mary for all you gave us, your friendship and hospitality. We loved you.
For all your German relatives
Gerhard Schaetzlein, Fuldabrueck

Dear Haviland Family,
I have so many memories of Mary and all the time I spent at your house and cabin. Growing up across the street and having a cabin on the lake next to yours was amazing. Back in the good old days when you could just walk in and be treated as part of the family. We didn't even ring the doorbell. We ate so many meals together, went boating together and I learned how to play Spite and Malice at your cabin. Those card games could get pretty wild. We used your front steps on Vincent as the main base for Kick the Can and when we were thirsty we could always get fresh cold milk from the milk machine on your porch. I found out not too long ago that Mary didn't know the neighborhood was getting free milk. We spent many summer evenings talking on the porch and drinking lemonade. As I grew older, I bought our family home and when I had children of my own, they soon learned about Mary across the street. My kids called her Grandma Mary and that says it all. I was glad that my husband Kelley was able to be be part of Mary's extended family. I feel blessed to have known her and knew we were always welcome in her home. I will truly miss this wonderful woman.

Love, Kelley, Patty, Jessica, & Michael Gourley

You were such a bright light in everyone's live that knew you. In our life forever...

So Sorry to hear about Mary passing away. The Smith Family of "Willie" Smith/Sherer, Knew her as a great friend and was welcome into the family so many years ago as all of the family was. A very good friend will be sadly missed. My prayers go out to every one. She is now at peace with the Lord. She is now your gaurdian Angel watching over all.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mary when she and Barb & Jim stayed at our house in Lafayette, IN when Stephanie graduated from Purdue. She was a proud grandmother. We were also fortunate to experience her generosity when we spent some time with Barb & Jim at the cabin on the lake. We know Mary will be missed by many.

Sara & John Stallings

Mary was a very good friend of my grandmother, Cec Johnson. Grandma Cec passed away a few years back. Before her passing I was fortunate enough to spend a great deal of time with her and her friends--going to mass at Our Lady of Grace and then gorging our selves on the finest breakfast one could find at 50th and France, Pearsons! Hopefully her and Cec can catch up over breakfast once again.

Dear family of my Aunt Mary,

I was really shocked to hear from my brother John of Aunt Mary's passing. I was so grateful I made it to the last Schatzlein family reunion and had a chance to talk with her. She meant so much to us, especially losing our dad and her brother Ed almost 20 years ago. We all thought she would outlive us all. She will truly be missed. I am grateful for her wonderful life, and know of my prayers and deepest sympathy to you all. I can't make the visitations or funeral by my siblings, John and Mary will bring me with them in "Spirit."

Your cousin, Jeanne from Milwaukee

Remembering our last fun day together. Mom and I went to Centennial Lakes, bought burgers and fries from the Five Guys and sat in a swing by the water. Leisurely ate our lunch. Mom brought Arnie Palmers for our beverage! Then we walked and appreciated the full beauty of the area, stopping a few times to rest. After that, we went to the Container Store and thought about fixing up her closet with a new shoe rack! After that, we went to McDonalds for the dollar sundae, which was,"all she wanted." Home to her apartment to look at pictures...thank You, God, for this and many other wonderful memories with my Mom and my family. Marie Kahnke, Brooklyn Center

I first met Mary when I was 19 years old on April 22, 1978. I was picking up her daughter Marie for a first date. I eventually married Marie and have been a part of the Haviland-Schatzlein family for over 30 years. As a guy you hear stories from other guys about the struggles they have with their mother-in-law. I can honestly say that Mary was kind, giving and loving to me and to all she encountered. Was she perfect, well no one is perfect except God.
I will miss her, not for what she did, but who she was and I thank God for the privilege of knowing her and being her son-in-law. I am happy for her to be in the loving arms of Jesus now and to reunite with family who have passed before. Until we meet again on the other side of the great divide. I love you.

Dear Cousins: I am sorry to hear that your mom died. She has always had a special place in my heart. It just occured to me that she was only 15 years old and Uncle Jerry17 when they became my Godparents. I will miss knowing that she is in the world!

Mary, as I told you many times, you were my idol. When we along with Pat Robertson went to Indian Wells Tennis Open, Mary and I played gin rummy the whole plane ride there and back. She has made a lasting impact in my life - as being a wonderful friend. I will miss her deeply. I am very sad that I can't attend the funeral due to a previous commitment. My sympathy to all her family whom she spoke so highly of.

Ginnie Bergman, Coon Rapids

Mary, as I told you many times, you are my idol. When we along with Pat Robertson went to Indian Wells Tennis Open, Mary and I played gin rummy the whole plane ride there and back. She has made a lasting impact in my life - as being a gracious and wonderful friend. I will miss her deeply. I am very sat that I can't attend the funeral due to a previous commitment. My sympathy to all her family whom she spoke so highly of.

Ginnie Bergman, Coon Rapids

Havilands-
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother! I remember her most from The Knitting Group. She was a great friend to my folks and all in the neighborhood and parish!
Sincerest Sympathies,
Cathy Sullivan

Mary, you have been such a great friend and gracious hostess to us. You've done so much for all of us - we could always count on you in an emergency, borrowing things back and forth, and the occasional martini, and for good times both at home at the lake. But most of all, we will miss YOU.