Mary Newby Obituary
Mary Ann Newby, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 78.
Mary was born on June 18, 1947, to Joseph and Regina (Osypowski) Jelinski. She graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1965.
On October 10, 1970, Mary married Daniel Newby, and later welcomed a son, Craig, and a daughter, Laura. Mary was a stay at home mom who was very involved in her children's school activities and enjoyed volunteering at the school and chaperoning their field trips. After the children got older, Mary worked at Fleet Farm for many years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, bird watching, and had a fondness for cats and her grandpup, Lily.
Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Daniel; their two children Craig(Sabra) Newby and Laura(Michael) Cotter; two grandsons, Jack Newby and Liam Newby; step granddaughter Sam Cotter; Sister in laws Geraldine Jelinski, Joan Suhr, Margie Newby, Susie(David) Krutza, Cindy Newby, Diane Newby and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Regina Jelinski, in-laws Claude and Mabel Newby; brother Donald Jelinski; brother in laws Robert Newby and Marv Suhr.
A Celebration of Life for Mary will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday March 16, 2026 at Pisarski Community Funeral Home, 2911 Plover Road, Plover. A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Plover Cemetery. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Newby Family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
We invite and encourage those wishing to order flowers for the Newby Family to do so directly on the Pisarski Funeral Home website which will take you to a local florist. This will ensure timely delivery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2911 Plover Road P.O. Box 193, Plover, WI 54467
People and places connected with Mary
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Newby
Make a Donation
in Mary Newby's name
How to support Mary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Newby's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
