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- Mary Ann Rechek, 50, 114 South 5th Street in Reedsville passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006, at her home. She was born June 26, 1955, in Green Bay, daughter of Sylvester and Bernice (Bartels) Verhoven. She married Richard "Rick" Rechek in Greenleaf on June 10, 1978. Mary received her Bachelor degree in education and special education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1977. Mary devoted 29 years to teaching and administration to schools in the Green Bay Catholic Diocese, beginning in 1977 in Bear Creek and later in Greenleaf. She served as a substitute teacher for one year in the Green Bay and West DePere School Systems. She then taught at St. Louis School in Dyckesville. She received a Masters degree in administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and became principal of St. Josephs School in Alverno, near Manitowoc. She returned to Dyckesville where she served as principal until the closing of the school. Mary was principal of Chilton Area Catholic Schools (now Good Shepherd Schools) until the time of her death. Mary was a very artistic person and an excellent cook. She and her husband were members of the WI Region Studebaker Club and enjoyed touring in their classic car. Mary also enjoyed camping and loved children. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion.
Mary is survived by her husband Richard of Reedsville, her parents, Sylvester and Bernice Verhoven, DePere, two brothers, Joseph (Barb) Verhoven, Madison, Michael (Sheila) Verhoven, Green Bay, six sisters, Sandra Verhoven, Appleton, Patricia (Paul) Champeau, Green Bay, Vicki Napier, Green Bay, Jane (Brian) Smits, Appleton, Rose (Paul) Lewis, Green Bay and Jenny (Brad) Stallsmith, Green Bay. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Aaron & Katie Kushava, Justine & Morgan Napier, Phillip & Sarah Champeau, Brianna Smits and Joshua Rechek as well as many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, August & Emma Bartels and Gertrude & Martin Verhoven.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tues. May 2, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Mathew Simonar will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Mary Cemetery at Greenleaf. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and then at the church on Tues. from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
The family wishes to thank Affinity Hospice, especially Rachel Schroeder, for the tender care given to Mary. Also thanks to everyone who helped us during her battle with cancer. In leau of flowers, a memorial has been established in Mary's name.
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1955 - 2006 (50 years)