Mary Frances Soens, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was born in Boston, MA on May 19, 1936, the daughter of the late E. Walter and Frances (nee: Fay) Smith.
On January 12, 1957, in Hyattsville, MD, she was united in marriage to David Soens. After raising her children, Mrs. Soens had been employed by J.C. Penney and Promotions Unlimited. She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, Fit for Life, and Hugs for Kids. Mrs. Soens was very talented and enjoyed a variety of crafts including sewing, knitting, crocheting, creating greeting cards, scrapbooking, and ceramics.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, David Soens Sr., their children, David (Gina) Soens, of Natick, MA, Michael Soens, of Milwaukee, Rick Soens, of Pompano Beach, FL, Sherri Soens, of Milwaukee, and Christopher (Sheri) Soens, of Lakeville, MN, seven grandchildren; Melissa, Mariah, Joseph, Natalie, William, Samantha, Rylie, and her brother, Frederick (Judy) Smith, of Gambrills, MD. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Walter and Kaye Smith.
Mrs. Soens’ Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church, at 3101 Drexel Ave. on Saturday, February 26th, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Visitation will take place at the Draeger Langendorf on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at St. Lucy on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Private entombment will take place at a later date in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to your favorite charity.
Melissa (Missy) Smith Varrone says
Aunt Mary, You will be missed and are loved dearly!!
Gregory M. Smith says
Uncle Dave, Dave, Mike, Rick, Chris & Sherry: My heartfelt thoughts, prayers, love, and support go out to you and your extended family through this most dificult of times. May GOD grant you the strength and inner peace to heal in due time. We all feel your pain at the sudden and unexpected loss of Aunt Mary. Please know that you are thought of daily and will remain in our family's thoughts and prayers now and into the future. I pray that the Lord eases the pain of your tremendous loss in the immediate future. With Unconditional Love, Greg & Family
Derrick Smith says
When I think of Aunt Mary, love and compassion come to mind. It will be those happy memories that will assist in times of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and if there is anything you need, please don't hesitate.
Natasha Andress says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Natasha
Elizabeth Lockwood says
My condolences Rick to you and your family. May you find peace in God’s love.
Rosana and Alan Wolters says
Rick, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Norris says
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're family is in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Nancy Otwaska Peasley says
Every minute since she went away, you have missed her! The center of your lives before her soul passed on. It�۪s just so hard to believe that she is really gone.
Celebrate the life she lived and all the things she gave you. All the wonderful memories of your wife, mom, grandma, aunt, sister, daughter and true friend. All those thoughts and memories will help to comfort you.
With hearts so full of Love, know she is watching over you all from above.
So very sorry for your loss. She was a very gentle, loving person. I never saw a moment of anything but kindess from her. She will be fondly remembered and thought about often. I have you (Dave) and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Otwaska Peasley
K Susan Smith says
Uncle Dave and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Seeing all the happy memories on the video make sorry I did not know her better. My prayers are with you.
Jackie Fay says
Only a few weeks ago, I know you all were probably celebrating the Packers big victory. Suddenly, the joys have now turned to sadness at this time that we all share with you. I want to join with your friends and other relatives in extending my prayers and sympathies to you all, but it’s important to also remember the many great years, laughs, and memories you had with Mary to carry you forward as a family. I can remember a conversation with Mary once about the Patriots’ success and her wondering if the Packers could ever come back. I know Mary will be looking down on you all and smiling about the Packers.
Lisa Tora̱o says
Dear Soens Family,
We were out of town last week and didn’t learn of Mary’s death until we returned yesterday. She was a wonderful wife and mother and I have many fond memories of her and all the nice things she did for me. I am so sorry that I was not able to attend her service and express my sympathy in person. I will keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless, Lisa Aiello-Tora̱o
Rylie Soens says
Dear Nana,
I will miss you. Thank you for always taking time to just play. I will have many memories of you. I love you! I include you in my prayers! Love your youngest granddaughter Rylie Hope Soens