Service Details
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 21st from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., and in the church on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Mary Radewan, age 70, passed away May 17, 2019 at Ascension Medical Center with family by her side. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on July 11, 1948, daughter of Floyd Darrel Griffin and Elizabeth Jane (née Daly) Griffin.
Mary graduated from Marycrest College in Davenport Iowa in 1970. On May 31, 1975, she was united in marriage to Richard E. Radewan. Mary taught for 20 years in Kenosha at Frank, Bose, Washington, Pleasant Prairie and Roosevelt school. She also taught kindergarten at St. Sebastian school in Sturtevant and worked in the children’s department of the Kenosha Public Library. In retirement, she enjoyed new adventures, playing with her grandchildren, cruising with Richard, vacationing at Three Lakes, WI and cherished every opportunity to share the lives of her children and support her family. A regular member of silver sneakers she especially enjoyed the aquatic aerobic class, Riptide. She made hundreds of rosaries for the missions and enjoyed taking painting classes. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
Survived by her husband, Richard; her children: Jill (Andy) Cusack, Madison, AL; Karen (Mark) Hellendrung, Arden Hills, MN; Kevin (Rachel) Radewan and James Radewan of Racine; her grandchildren: Isaac, Noah, Alexis, Max, Madelyn, Jacob, William and Emily and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren: Gracie Cusack and Theodore Radewan, and a brother, Michael Griffin.
Alainna Robles says
I remember seeing her around St. Lucy’s. I first met her when Karen and Julie were at St. Lucy’s school with me. Kevin was in my younger sister’s class. My deepest prayers and condolences for everyone.
Bobbie and Jim Reinhofer says
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends. We are so fortunate to know Mary, laugh and cry with her and share living life. She was so special. She treated everyone special.
Kathy McCarthy says
Dear Sweet Mary was a kind a gentle person who exuded goodness. She loved her family so much. Peace and comfort to you all. Kathy McCarthy (Riptide)
Alberta Nielsen says
Loved Mary she was so full of life, always with a smile on her face. You will be dearly missed.
Leslee Kleiss says
Radewan family I am so sorry to hear of Mary Alice’s passing. We reconnected over the last couple of years. We were friends at St Mary’s high school & shared a senior trip together! God bless all of you. Leslee (Tjaden) Kleiss.
Jon Genier says
My condolences to your family. May the hope expressed at Job 14:13-15 give you some comfort for your great loss.
Taylor's says
Condolences to the entire family. May the sadness which you experience now be comforted by great fond memories. May the loyal love of Almighty God be with you all. Warm Christian Love.
Maureen Bagg says
Mary Alice and I started our teaching careers together in Kenosha, rooming together too. Mary was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. May Dick and all of her family and friends find comfort in the many wonderful memories they have of her.
Nadia Franklin says
Mrs. Radewan was also so sweet to me during basketball games at Park. Karen you’re entire family is in my prayers.
Beckie Woods says
She was always a joy to visit and talk to. She always lit up a room with happiness. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rita Bencriscutto Klinkhammer says
So very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Although I haven’t kept in touch I do cherish the memories we shared a while back when we double dated . I would have attended the service but we were out of the country. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Susie Sheard says
My sympathies to Mary’s family. I enjoyed teaching with Mary at Roosevelt School and have happy memories working together. May she now rest in the loving arms of Jesus and Mother Mary.
Bridget Graham Arkenberg says
I’ve only known Mary for a few short years. She was so sweet to everyone. She was such fun to be around with her infectious smile and great sense if humor. I will really miss her.
Brittany O'Connor (Erickson) says
I loved Mrs. Radewan when I was a student at St. Sebastian’s, and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. So many happy memories.. May she rest in peace, and I am sending love and prayers to her family and friends.