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Mary Fretz

1959 - 2025

Mary Fretz obituary, 1959-2025, New Richmond, WI

BORN

1959

DIED

2025

Mary Fretz Obituary

Mary was the daughter of the late George and Vavia Decker of Rice Lake. She is survived by daughter Amy Gonzalez (Jess) of Sherwood and daughter Melissa Thompson (Chris) of Chetek. Mary is also survived by four grandchidren, Sienna, Zachary, Braiden and Brynlee. Her twin brother, Mark, survives her as do siblings Paul and Joan.

A gathering of friends and family will take place May 24th at 4:30 at the Narrows Park pavillion.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rice Lake Chronotype on Mar. 21, 2025.

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