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Mary Shaw Obituary
Mary was a cherished mother to Karl Bappert (Melanie Bappert), Brian Bappert (Stephanie McEver), and Mark Landsiedel. Her role as a grandmother was filled with the same immense love and dedication, endearing her to many grandchildren who adored her deeply. Mary's presence was a beacon of joy and laughter; her witty charm would light up any room she entered.
Besides her human family, Mary had a profound affection for her beloved pets, Baby and Gizmo, ensuring they lived lives full of love and comfort. Her resilience and spirited nature were inspirational to all who knew her, making her passing a significant loss to her community.
Mary's legacy of love, laughter, and strength will forever resonate with those she leaves behind. Her memory will be treasured and kept alive in the hearts of her family and friends, ensuring that she will never be forgotten.
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Roberta Robbins
August 13, 2024
We met during a camping trip. Mary was camping next door. Like a ray of sunshine she brightened our experience and invited us to visit and chat. She was open, warm and genuine. Before we left she made sure we had an invitation to visit her in her GA cabin. It was lovely there and it was an adventure to hear her talk about the bow skills needed when you lived off the beaten path. I followed her adventures on FB and was glad we could stay in touch as the years passed. I bid you fair weather and following seas dear Mary.
Melanie Bappert
August 11, 2024
Mary ( my second mother) was such an amazing woman. I am married to her eldest son Karl and we have been together for 34 years so she was such an amazing part of my life. She was so whitty and her funny sarcasm was something we always enjoyed. I loved her so much . She was someone I could call anytime, whether it was to vent about her son (which she always took my side) or to just tell her how my day was. She will be missed so much but never ever forgotten.
Yvonne Thorson
August 11, 2024
Mary and I became friends when she welcomed me into her family as au pair in 1985. From day one she treated me as a member of her family. She was generous, and caring, with a great sense of humor, and an infectious laugh. She was a lot of fun to hang out with. How could you not love her? I have so many wonderful memories of my time with Mary, Karl, Brian and Mark. It was difficult to see her leave for Taiwan, but I was excited for her and her new adventures. She always would visit when she was back in IL, of course with many stories. Since then, we lost contact a few times, but we always managed to find each other again. When we did, it was if no time had passed, we picked up where we left off. I am grateful we were able to connect on Skype and FaceTime, to reminisce, and share some more laughs.
Love you Mary, you'll always have a special place in my heart.
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Brian Bappert
August 11, 2024
Mom really loved to go to Helen. We use to meet her mom there every year until she passed away.
Maryann Schrembeck
August 11, 2024
What about Mary? She was that character, a little bit of this and a little bit of that all rolled together to make a beautiful soul. I can still hear her little laugh and witty comments. She took the dreaded and made it comical. She was a good neighbor, keeping an eye on my property and alerting me to any issues while I am away. I will miss her. I know you are in peace.
Kathy Gray
August 10, 2024
Mary and I first met when she moved into Covered Bridge and I was in the office and got her gatekeys. She was funny, she was delightful, but she was a force to be reckoned with. And that I truly appreciated we'd meet often walking the dogs, her gizmo, and my honey became friends, and it was nice. It was nice to see her in the neighborhood walking gizmo, we'd talk we'd sit we'd laugh. She's a strong lady and she will be missed terribly here at Covered Bridge and I was glad to know her.
Carole Lee
August 10, 2024
I can never think of a time that Mary didn't make me laugh and we would just laugh about anything and she is in my soul she was my best friend for 26 years. even though we live far apart our hearts were always connected. I will miss her so much and I will pray for the family. Mary and I used to ride our horses for hours and hours and just have a great time and I talked to her once a week and I can still hear her laughing in my head and I am just devastated about this it was not her time to go and she was taking way too soon I first met her at our horse barn in Woodstock Georgia and then we went and had lunch and I remember hearing her the first time laugh like she always did thinking wow I want her to be my best friend and she was I'm so sorry I know this is a very lengthy statement and I'm I'm just so devastated. And I really don't know what to do with my grief
Nadine troiano
August 10, 2024
You will be missed.
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