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She is survived by her children Jenny, (Richard) Kerry (Ryan) Patrick (Martie), Kelly and Joseph Michelle) Nolan. Grandchildren Jesse Lemont and Sean (Emily) and Saoirse Nolan, and her sisters Catherine Prins-Hubatch and Connie Powell, as well as beloved pup, Eddie.
Mary's primary devotion in life was to her children and grandchildren, to whom she never stopped giving all her love, care and guidance.
A ceaselessly kind and gentle person, she nevertheless held strong beliefs and pushed those around her toward critical thought and discussion. With her keen intelligence, Mary nourished a lifelong passion for reading literature, and in mid-life became a first-generation college graduate.
Additionally, Mary harbored a love for the natural world, which took her on numerous adventures, and was an adept yoga practitioner.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Loretta Holup, who raised her in Antigo, WI, as well as her brother Ronald Holup, sister Sandra Hubatch, and her former husband Robert Nolan.
A private celebration of life will be held September 7 at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Bay View Community Center where Mary was a volunteer at their food pantry.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Robin Powell
June 21, 2025
Aunt Mary you were dearly loved and will be dearly missed by all your family and friends Rest now in peace and out of pain and worries. Prayers to all of us remaining for comfort strength and neverending remembrances... Airhugs and
Robin Powell
June 21, 2025
Duane "Butch" Schelbauer
June 7, 2025
So sad, the lord has called another of his angels here on earth home. We all will miss her dearly. My heartfelt condolences go out to everyone who knew her, she will be missed.
Carol J. Johnson
June 7, 2025
Sending condolences to the family of Mary. Prayers that a good memories will stay with you. I am first cousin Carol Wield Johnson.
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Jody Steger
May 27, 2025
Rest in peace Aunt Mary, you are loved and will be dearly missed. Jenny, Kerry, Pat, Kelly and Joe I am so very sorry for your loss.
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