Mary Kathryn Schmolesky
September 25, 1922 - March 05, 2015
Obituary
Schmolesky, Mary Kathryn (Wetzel)
STOUGHTON- Mary Kathryn (Wetzel) Schmolesky, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Stoughton. Mary was born on September 25, 1922, to Harry and Geraldine (Welch) Wetzel in Charles City, Iowa. She attended Madison East High School and UW- Madison, graduating in 1943 with a bachelor of arts in econ finance. Mary later earned a master’s degree from UW-Madison in educational administration. She worked outside the home from 1967 to 1988, as an economics and interior design teacher at Madison Area Technical College. Mary was the beloved wife of Gilbert, who predeceased her in 2012. Together they enjoyed the finer things in life: dancing, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. Mary leaves behind four children, Susan (Glenn) Rasmussen of Champlin, Minn., John (Louise Cantwell) Schmolesky of San Antonio, Texas, Jim (Lori Fuller) Schmolesky of Stoughton and Jean (George) Malek of Lake Zurich, Ill.; four grandchildren, Erik, Eve, Katie, and Michael; four great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Calvin, Natalie and Sawyer; and one sister, Geraldine (Charles) Hansen. She also had many wonderful and compassionate caretakers at Harmony Living Center in Stoughton and Agrace Hospice who cared for her during her long journey. Services will be held for family, close friends of Mary or Gib, and caregivers at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Monday, March 9, 2015. Private interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Mon Mar 9, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Service
Mon Mar 9, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Cheryl Hoffman
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I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Dorothy Haines
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I well remember Mary Kathryn as a bright and sparkling light in our class at Madison's East High school that graduated in 1939. After World War II, we found each other again. then caring for our little children. We enjoyed taking them on picnics, as I remember. Mary Kathryn was always a joy to be with, and clever and competent in many ways. I send my condolences to her family with the hope that they can remember those happy days.
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Tina Nelson
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We are very sorry for your loss. We loved having Mary and Gib help out at the hospital many years ago. They are both fondly remembered for their friendly and personable manner! They used to spend hours roaming the main floor of the hospital handing out coffee or juice to patients and visitors. Everyone knew them and loved them. We looked forward to their weekly visits!
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Carey Smith Fleischmann
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Mary was our neighbor on Acacia Lane in Madison, in the late 50s and early 60s. She had a beautiful pink house. I remember her as always kind and smiling. When I was about 3 in 1959, I came home with spaghetti sauce all over my face. I had been eating spaghetti from Mary’s dog’s dish in her backyard. My mom didn’t make spaghetti, so I was in heaven!! My mom (age 89) always laughs as she remembers that she asked Mary to please keep her dog dish inside!! Mary was very kind and agreed to move the dog dish. Mom can’t believe how crazy she was to ask Mary to move the dish, instead of watching her kid!! At that time we roamed free, even at age 3!! Mom always laughs about this, especially now that she has alzheimers and only remembers the 1960s and earlier. Mom is very grateful that Mary was so kind to her.