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BORN
1929
DIED
2012
Mary Holewinski Obituary
Mary will be missed by her loving daughters: Catherine (Alex) Sikander and Theresa (Tom) Lienhardt; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary (Ellen) Carpenter; two sisters: Anna Marie (Chuck) Siroin, Rita Page; a sister-in-law, Nancy Carpenter; brother-in-law, Alex Niespodzany; daughter-in-law, Katherine, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Allen Holewinski and his daughter, Tammy; two brothers: Earl and Daniel; and a sister, Ruth (Ray) Schroeder.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street, Menasha, with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the hour of the Mass at the church. Interment will take place in St. John Cemetery, Town of Menasha. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial will be established.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and love to Mary's caregivers: Jenny Peterson, Salley Bauer, Eileen Buchanan, the Nowak Family, all of her grandchildren
and Jensen's Group.
Martens-Laemmrich
Funeral Home
Menasha 920-722-8252
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Holewinski
Catherine Sikander
March 12, 2023
Mom, my heart aches everyday for you. My fondest memories of you is baking with you for all the holidays and just for the heck of it. But what really hurts is not having your recipe box that you left for me. I remember you writing my name on the bottom of the box. But some how it was lost. But when I bake cookies I have your memory right there with me. I know you're with me always, I feel your presence with me always. Say "Hi" to everyone for me and never stop being around me and your grandchildren. I love you, you are my heart
Melissa Sanchez-Vanderhoef
March 10, 2013
Thinking about you today and I even drove past the old house thought about a lot of memories that happen there walking back and fourth from the pool and always having home cooked dinner waiting for us when we got back always embraces and love... I'm so glad the kids got to meet you and know you before you left I can't tell you how I regretted Grandpa not knowing Cj and Chloe I hope to see you in heaven someday but until then my heart is still broken over missing you please watch over my family and stop in here or there for me because I miss you so much... we love u grandma grandpa and uncle Al
Melissa Sanchez
March 3, 2013
hey grandma just wanted to stop by and say that I love you and I miss you very much and wishing that you were here to give a hug 2 but I know that you're happy being with Grandpa and uncle al and I'm happy about that I've been having a hard time lately but I'm sure that you know that you know that what I wouldn't give for a warm grandma a hug... the kids are getting big and they're doing good in school, I love you grandma I miss you grandma please give grandpa a hug for me and please continue to watch over me and my kids and Nick xxxoooo
Catherine Sanchez'Sikander
December 23, 2012
Hi Mom, I am missing you and Dad so much especially around Christmas, your favorite Holiday,and this will be the 1st. one without the both of you.I know it was you i seen the other day, why didn't you stay? You looked so beautiful and healthy.I had to call Tweet,tweet,she said oh yeah and it's a wonderful feeling and that is so true.Pass the word to Dad to visit anytime.This candle is for both of you.You are on my mind constantly,And i know you and Dad will be popping in through the holidays,i am loving,and missing you both everyday and i am having Christmas at my house this year and baking up a storm just like you did.Well you both take care and we'll be all together again someday OH! And Christian is going to be a daddy very soon,a little girl Izabella.I can't wait and i know you'll both be there to see this.O.K Goodnight.LOVE ALWAYS.Catherine and family.
Melissa Sanchez
December 20, 2012
Hey Gma been thinking a lot more of you lately with almost every grandma I take care of I find something about her to relate to you, I miss you, and I miss your warm hugs and the kids miss there grandma with the small head, and we talk about you and playing sorry with you, miss you so much love you and Grandpa to pieces with love Nick,me and the kids
September 9, 2012
Hi Mom, Came to visit in July, I bought you flowers,balloon and a card for your birthday and bought dad flowers,balloon for father's Day. It looked really beautiful,I miss you's so much,there are days i want to pick up the phone and tell you about a country music show that's going to be on.We went to Theresa and Toms new house and we celebrated her birthday,it was nice, we had a good time.I know you like hearing that,and i got a new truck,thank you both.Mom i feel you all around me, don't stop, dad either, tweety is doing real good.Theresa does a good job.You know what's funny.... the dogs really miss you, when we came to place flowers Callee got to you before i know everyone was so happy to see you,and you them, especially Dad,every time i hear a song that you and dad use to dance to it get's me a giggling. Well i just wanted you to know things are getting better and that i miss you both so much.I LOVE YOU AND DAD FOREVER,LOVE CATHY
April 13, 2012
It's almost a month, I can't believe it. My heart aches for your smile.
Catherine Sikander
March 25, 2012
Mom,Do you remember the song i sang to you in the hospital?Here it is,i added a few more words,it just felt right....
Close your eyes,go to sleep
Dad is here,so take his hand
He'll walk with you to the holy land.
With big bright stars,flowers too.
Even old pets dogs,birds,kitty's too.
Lots of music for you and dad to dance to,lots of family and friends waiting to see you again,that was it to the song.You'll never be lonely again,i bet your dad has his fiddle again,just waiting to play it just for you.So go on now,and don't you worry,Theresa and will be just fine
I promise to love her until the end of my time.Theresa is caring for Tweety now,she misses you too.To be honest all our pets miss you.So come and visit,when you can.But no shenanigans we'll know it's you.I'm missing you and always will.Your daughter,Catherine
Catherine Sikander
March 21, 2012
Mom,Having 3 children born in different eras has given us such joy,I believe you planned it for a reason.All
3 of us had our special time with just you and dad alone and also together as a family.Through these times we've had special stories to share amongst us all
in joy and laughter.Time never stood still as we continued to share stories
with our children,grandchildren,nieces
and nephews.Our family has it's share of miracles,unexplained miracles and hard times,but in those hard times add a sprinkle of MOTHER and hard times became good times again.I love you more
than life its self,i know you feel the
same about me.Your an easy woman to love,you shared your love
unconditionally,even all the family pets.Mother,you don't get any better than you,
"YOU ARE AMAZING"
Love,Your daughter Catherine
We saw you last night,we have never seen a star as big,bright and white as you. You stood out so beautifully within a million stars around you,we knew it was you with dad,family and friends.Thank you for that twinkle,you caught our eye.Love you,Catherine and Cruz. I Love More(remember?)
Linda (Robbins) Gosz
March 19, 2012
Holewinski family so sorry to hear about your loss, I got to work for years with Mary, we had some great times at work together, she will be deaply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda (Robbins) Gosz
Denise Cropp
March 19, 2012
Grandma, I loved you so much. You meant the world to me. I always felt loved when I was with you. You always knew what to say to me when I was happy or sad. I will miss you dearly every day. I am so glad my children got to know you and love you. Please say hi and I love you to my daddy for me. I will miss our phone calls. I love you!
Denise
March 18, 2012
Mom, you will always be my best friend, now and forever. I have loved you dearly and will forever...tweet tweet
March 18, 2012
Anna Marie, Gary and Rita,
May God be with you and your families during this difficult time. Mary and I were cousins and I shall miss her.
Marian Pauly
Chris Haddock
March 18, 2012
I will miss seeing Mary outside on the warm days on her walks around her building.
Jenny Peterson
March 17, 2012
Love you Mary...may you rest in peace.
~Jenny~
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