Service Details
The funeral will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 1:00 CST with Rob Marlette officiating. For Zoom information, please leave a message at 1-865-457-6454.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Jehovah’s Witnesses World Wide Work at https://donate.jw.org.
Racine – Mary Gaal, age 83, passed away at Parkview Gardens Senior Living on March 7, 2021.
Mary was born in Racine, Wisconsin. She graduated from Park High School and Mount St. Mary’s University, Milwaukee with a BSN and retired as an RN from Hospice Alliance of Kenosha, WI. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she attended Lockwood Park Congregation of Racine, WI.
Surviving are children & step-children, Catherine Andersen (Bill), Gordon Fritch (Heidi), Lisa Ward (Eddie) and David Pryse (Shannon), Barb Harkins (Clark), Karen Ragio (Alan), John Gaal (Darla), Janella Blohm (Howie), Denise Goodman (Jerry), Colleen Clark (Guy), and grandson, Lucas Friedenreich. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gaal; her parents, Delbert Murray and Dorothy Guy; brother, Richard Guy; sister, Vivian Gahagan; and son, Mark Fritch.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Parkview Gardens-Assisted Living Home for their kindness and special care; Mike Haubrich and staff for their continued guidance over the years; All of the Aurora Hospice staff that demonstrated exceptional care; and Melissa Hernandez for her loving hands at the end of our mother’s life and her extra care for mom’s kitties. A special thank you to Paulette Nelson for her endless, devoted care of our mother. Also, the Lake Geneva congregation for their loving assistance of both our mother and John. Gordy and Cathy want to give a special heartfelt thanks to Eddie and Lisa for their tireless, loving care for our mother during these last few difficult years. You were truly ‘boots on the ground’ not only for mom, but for us too, we love you.
The funeral will be held via Zoom on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 1:00 CST with Rob Marlette officiating. For Zoom information, please leave a message at 1-865-457-6454. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Jehovah’s Witnesses World Wide Work at https://donate.jw.org.
Lindsey Witty says
Love you,
Lindsey (grandpa’s granddaughter)
Dannelle Suzanne says
My deepest Sympathy to Cathy , Lisa and Gordie. I can still remember her laugh., it was a good one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! RIP Dear Mary
Lisa Ward says
Mom, I miss you soo much already…! My heart is feeling your absence deeply. I’m so grateful you fought the “fine fight of the faith.” (1 Tim 6:12)
So for now, as these tears of pain are many, Jah promises there will be no more tears of pain when His righteous government is established on earth. (Rev 21:4 and Matt 6:9&10)
Laughter was one of my favorite qualities about you. Thank you for teaching me to laugh even when sometimes it was difficult.
I can’t wait to greet you in the earthly paradise mom… It will be one of my happiest moments – ever…! (your youngest daughter, Lisa)
Rena Petersen says
Sending love and prayers to the family. We look forward to seeing Mary very soon. Keep your hope as an anchor, Its ” just around the corner”.
Love,
Michael and Rena Petersen
Peter & Sharon Petersen says
Sister Gaal was very warm and loving. She was always smiling in spite of her pain. She wouldn’t complain. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah right to the end. We will truly miss her but know that she will be back in the resurrection with perfect health! We all long for that day! We extend our love and sympathy to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cardella Hicks says
To the family of Mary Gaal, My deepest condolences. I had only known Mary a short time. She was always being a sight for sore eyes when you were with her. Mary will be missed by so many. Big hugs go out to Lisa.
Patricia Price says
I didn’t know your mom Mary so I can’t say anything about her, but that’s ok. One thing I can say is that she was my spiritual sister and part of my spiritual family and I will get a chance to see her again in the new world. I know Jehovah is so proud of her for being faithful and enduring to the end. My heartfelt condolences to Mary’s family.
Karen Aucoin says
“Auntie Mary “an amazing woman who I am forever grateful for with her caring guidance, strong faith, medical knowledge, words of wisdom and support during a very challenging time. Auntie Mary’s silly sense of humor and laughter will always be treasured.
Kim Hendrickson says
My sympathy to the family. May your strength with Jesus get you through this moment if loss. Love to all.