MaryAnn Glassen, 88, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born in Racine on May 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (nee: Kohlman) Blommel. She was united in marriage to Paul J. Glassen who preceded her in death on September 2, 2019. MaryAnn was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School, Class of '53.

MaryAnn had been employed by Gateway Technical College. She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, and a charter member, along with her high school girlfriends, of The Salmagundi Club, formed in 1957. MaryAnn enjoyed traveling to Europe and Alaska, as well as other places with her husband, Paul, sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bill Moldenauer, childhood friend, Dolores Woods, as well as others.

Surviving are her children, Michael (Alice) Glassen, William (Kim) Glassen, Paul C. (Krystal) Glassen, Charles (Roberta) Glassen, and Mary (Ben) Lake; daughter-in-law, Gaya Glassen; fifteen grandchildren, Matthew (Jennah), Curtis (Kia), Nicholas (Annie), Connor (Thomas), Camryn, Jaden, Mikenna (Emily), Ryannah, Emily, Christopher, Tristan (Alyssa), Jonathan (Rachel), Sabrina (Zachariah), Mara, and Spencer; six great grandchildren, Stella, Rowan, Griffin, Andersen, Emmerson, and Owen; two sisters, Sr. Christine Blommel, and Laurie (Ron) Carter, brother-in-law Karl (Diane) Glassen. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, Jim Glassen; three sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Moldenauer, Betty (Bob) Glassen, Marguerite (Fred) Maier; three brothers, Charles Blommel, Bill (Mona) Blommel, David (Artie) Blommel; brother-in-law, Jim (Myrtle) Glassen. A special thanks to Gentiva Hospice Care, especially Alexis, for her wonderful and compassionate care given to our mom; you are truly a special person.

Service Details

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. on Monday, September 18 ^th at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be held in the church on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass.

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Memorials to your favorite charity or St. Lucy Church would be appreciated.

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