Racine – Mary Louise Selbach, 89, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. She was born in Racine on December 14, 1920, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (nee: Beumer) Westrich. On October 11, 1947 she was united in marriage to Raymond Selbach in Holy Name Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed a long career at St. Mary’s Hospital where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Following their retirement she and Ray traveled, and while they lived in Alabama, Florida, and Illinois Mary continued serving others by volunteering in several nursing homes. Mary took great joy in baking, puzzles, caring for “Cleo”, and the happiness of children. She was formerly a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.. She is survived by her children, Lon (Cherry) Selbach of Racine, and Pamela Lamb of Kenosha; granddaughter, Rebecca Selbach of Racine; and her dear friend, John Lamb of Seneca, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Henry, Richard, and Robert Westrich; and sisters, Gertrude Chapman, Jane Westrich, and LaVerne Larabee. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 with her Godson, Father Larry Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. All are invited to visit in the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials to the family are appreciated.
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