Mary Gribble Obituary
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Mary was born on March 17, 1955, in Hayward, California, a daughter of Thomas and Lila (Manninen) McHugh. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, with the class of 1973. Mary continued her education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
She worked at a pharmacy technician at Shopko in Marquette.
On Aug. 8, 1988, Mary married Jack Gribble and move to Nashville, Tennessee. They retired to Wakefield and upon Jack's passing in 2017, Mary moved to Ironwood.
Mary was an avid skier and lover of Cocker Spaniels.
She is survived by her stepdaughters, Tiffany Madden and Kandace Hopkins and their children; a brother, Tom McHugh (Arlene); a sister, Sue Trolla (Butch); and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Jack, she was preceded in death by her parents, Tom McHugh Sr. and Lila Haavisto; two brothers, John and Jim McHugh; and a sister, Carole Burns.
At her request, cremation has taken place and no service will be held.
Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.
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Shannon Lutz
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Offering my sympathies to the family of a woman filled with love and laughter. Mary often lit rooms with her wit and ability to turn a phrase. She was a wonderful neighbor and loved my child with her whole heart and is truly missed.
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