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Mary Kuemmeth Obituary
After a long life well-lived, Mary Dolores Kuemmeth, age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Whispering Pines in Plover. Mary was born in Almond on December 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Ostrowski) Czajkowski. On August 25, 1951, she married George (Tom) Kuemmeth in Chicago and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2003. Though her life was sometimes touched with great sadness, Mary's life held even more laughter. She had a quick wit, a kind and loving heart and a strong faith that brought her comfort in hard times. She loved reading, playing bingo, bunco, pinochle and watching sports. Mom had a smile for everyone whether she knew them or not.
Mary leaves behind nine loving children; Regina (Steve) Wimmer; Colette (Kurt Lustig) Kuemmeth; Mary- Ellen Blankenship; Michael (Christine) Kuemmeth; Barbara (James) Long; Peter (Kathy) Kuemmeth; Martin Kuemmeth; Steven Kuemmeth; Susan (Patrick Burns) Kuemmeth. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Tom), an infant sister and a son-in-law, Curtis Blankenship.
The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 8 at 10 AM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Town of Buena Vista with Father Jim Trempe, presiding. Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery, Heffron. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 4 to 8 PM at the Hardell-Holly Funeral Home in Almond with a Prayer Service at 7 PM and on Friday morning from 9 AM until the time of mass at church.
She was our family's touchstone and the glue that held us all together. Our world has lost our sun but gained a bright star in her passing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer's research in Mary's name.
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Annmarie (Mackey)Petrie
May 8, 2015
Mary was my aunt, my favorite aunt. I and my mom dad and brother loved going to their house on Thanksgiving. We always had fun. Mary was kind and loving. I miss her so much.
Melanie DeRoche
May 7, 2015
I got to know Mary years ago when I first jointed St. Maximilian parish and she used to call me to pass on pray chain requests - we laughed a lot! My prays are with her family.
Carol Przybylski
May 6, 2015
I knew Mary through Tom and am sorry to here of her passing, but know that they are together again. Such wonderful people-God be with all of you.
PAUL & RITA STETTIN
May 5, 2015
I remember the great parties on the SE side, with Tom making his own sausage. You don't find that anymore! We shared a lot of laughs, and we've missed her/them these last years
jim and mary jo DeRaedt
May 5, 2015
May Her soul rest in peace God bless all of her children and grandchildren.
kathy Minogue
May 5, 2015
So many happy memories of Mary. She always had a smile for everyone. Mike and I will remember all of you Kuemmeth's in our prayers. Celebrate a life well lived.
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Jim & Bobby Bruch
May 5, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Kuemmeth family at this sad time. How wonderful for Mary to be so loved and beautifully remembered!
Maria & Patrick Mullen and family
May 5, 2015
Mary Kuemmeth and her sons and daughters and their families are in our prayers.
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