"To Mary (and Don's) family- Our condolences, love and prayers! I still can't believe Mary is gone?! But I know she is happy to be with Don again. And she can be an angel for all her family and friends,( from Heaven). She was such an angel on earth!! And such an inspiration to everyone she knew and even those she just met. She was one of the most beautiful (inside and out), ladies we have ever met!! Her memory will be in our hearts forever. And we are praying the many memories you all have will somehow give you peace and comfort.God bless you all! Love and prayers and Hugs, Dan & Linda Ortmann"
In loving memory of
Mary K. Day
July 31, 1948 - September 17, 2013
Mary Kathryn (Schuetz) Day was born on July 31, 1948, to Herbert and Sally (Christenson) Schuetz in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and later confirmed at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. She received her education from Plattsmouth Public Schools and graduated in 1966. After high school, Mary attended Business College in Omaha, Nebraska.
In 1970, Mary and Perry C. Hubbard were married in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. After their divorce, she was united in marriage to Donald A. Day on April 24, 1982 in Anoka, Minnesota. Mary lived in many different places throughout her life, including, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Okinawa, Japan, Syracuse, New York, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, St. Paul, Minnesota, Wichita, Kansas, Wagga Wagga, Australia, Greely, Colorado, Alexandria, Minnesota, Souderton, Pennsylvania, and most recently Windom, Minnesota. Mary worked as a secretary, realtor, optometrist technician, homemaker and lifelong volunteer. Don passed away on October 7, 2012. After his death, Mary continued to live in Windom and passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the age of 65.
Mary attended the First Presbyterian Church in Windom. She was involved in numerous clubs which include Bridge Club, Windom Hospital Auxiliary, BARC, Windom Country Club, Tourist Club, Gourmet Food Club, TOPS, and Eagles Club, just to name a few. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, golfing, making friends and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by four children, Brandi Goeser and her husband, Brian, of Omaha, NE; Paul Day and his wife, Ethel, of Lincoln University, PA; Michelle Allen and her husband, Kevin, of Fulshear, TX; and Denise Driscoll and her husband, Bill, of Hatboro, PA; nine grandchildren, Landon, Cole, McCorter, and Finlee Goeser, Hannah and Kathryn Day, Jacob and Eric Allen, and Corinne Driscoll; one brother, Jon Schuetz and his wife, Dee, of Plattsmouth, NE; four sisters-in-law, Debra Brumfield and her husband, Dr. Bob, of Colorado Springs, CO; Sue Stahl and her husband, Gray, of Norfolk, VA; Karen Callahan and her husband, Dr. Mike, of Galeton, PA; and Cindy English and her husband, Tim, of New Smyrna Beach, FL; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Donald Day.
Tributes
"Mary was truly a friend to all. She was always so spirited. I always called her our social director. We always enjoyed our visits when she and Don would come to Omaha to see their relatives. They were true friends and will be greatly missed. They are together now so I know Mary is OK. Gary and Mary Baugh"
"Mary was a lovely women and a dear Friend. Glad I got to know her at the Windom Country Club. Played golf and Mahjong with her many times. She will be truly missed."
"Mary was such a nice person and cared about everyone. She was one of our first visitors at the hospital when we had our baby girl. I will miss seeing her around the hospital when she would be working out. We will miss her!"
"Mary was so sweet and always stopped to talk. She would never walk into a room and not say hello or address you. I loved that about Mary, how sweet, kind, friendly and loving she was. I loved hearing about her life and all the places she had lived. God Bless Mary's family as she will be missed by many !! If only this world had more Mary's. RIP Mary !!"
"Mary was just one of those people, that when they crossed your path, you knew that you had just met someone that was very special...Heaven sent really. She never missed the opportunity to stop and talk to you, no matter how much time had passed since the last time that you saw her. Great human being and now a GREAT angel. We will all miss you...everyday!! The world will be different without you."
"Mary was beautiful and genuine. All these tributes really tell that she was a very caring person. Her bubbly personality was contagious. After a visit with Mary, you would certainly have a smile on your face. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time."
" Mary was such a wonderful lady. She gave of her time and her heart to everyone she knew. Seeing her a short time ago she told me she would be back to playing Mah Jongg again this winter, We were looking forward to doing that. Mary was a priceless gift to her family and everyone who knew her. She will be missed."
"To Mary's family and friends: I only knew Mary a short time,but what a spit fire she was, she always had a smile on and had a wave for all that met her. I will never forget the time she was in a local store and I was in visiting with my sister, Mary had some questions so she was helping her andvisiting with me at the same time, Mary said..man this gal has some good tips, I said yes she does, my sister then told her that we were sisters...Mary took a step back and said...Shut Up...to funny, then everytime I would see Mary she always said, I still cant believe you are sisters. Just know that your mom, grandma, aunt was a very well liked person in our community. Hold on to your memories and they will help you heal. God needed another Angel, and he got a good one in Mary. My thoughts and prayers to all of you."
"Mary will be missed by our community. What a gal she was. Even though I didn't know her real well, you could tell she was a go-getter, and fun-loving person."
"What a beautiful friend "inside and out." Her radiant smile, enduring concern, and everlasting love will be truely missed. Love and memories are for you all to cherish and they will stay with you forever. Thinking of you -families and friends-at a time of such unexpected sadness. "
"Aunt Mary was a woman with a kind heart, fun spirit and a great sense of humor. She was a loving wife, mother, step-mother and grandmother. While I will miss her warmth and laughter, I am glad her legacy lives on in her children, step-children and grandchildren. Rest in Peace Aunt Mary! Love you."
"Mary was an amazing person. I feel privileged to have known her as a friend, but she was also a dedicated volunteer with RSVP. She will be missed by so many who loved her humor, her style and so many other things she offered to those who knew her. "
"Mary I know you are happy now being back with Don but you will always be missed by your Wichita friends as we've missed you since you left so many years ago. I'll miss the emails and phone calls......will see you again dear friend. Marita & Dallas Barrett "
"I believe Mary never met a stranger, just a friend she hadn't made yet. She was like a second mother to me, giving me advice, teaching me something new, making me feel a part of her family. She and Don were inspirational together, and it made my heart smile to see the two of them interact with each other. I know she's with her beloved Don, but I know she will be truly missed by those of us who were lucky enough to know her."
"Mary, You gave me so many tips, health, beauty, and the kitchen sink!!! You were an amazing woman, friends with everyone. Someone who had a million dollars, or a homeless person, you would become their friend. I will truly miss our weekly weigh ins at TOPS, and our friendship. You & Don have fun up there. My deepest sympathy to the family. Tammy Boerst"
"Mary was my tournament partner, my shoe mentor (she had more than I do), My Friend. Mary had a knack for meeting people; knowing more about them in five minutes than most people would have in a life time.. Mary could talk an ear off a corn stalk faster than any combine! Mary loved Don, her family, and was a wonderful friend. I do and I will miss her terribly. love"
"Mary was such a sweet and kind person. She always had a smile on her face and greeted everyone with a friendly hello. We'll miss her. Don and Jean Hoppe"
"To Mary's Family: I did not get to know her for very long, but truly appreciated her fun loving and happy ways. We were both members of the Windom Tourist Club. She will be missed by many."
"Mary was a very Special dear friend. I have so, so many memories of her. Our walks and are coffee in the mornings. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for you. She is going to be very much missed.....I have to keep in mind that she is where she wants to be now. With the love of her life Don. My heart and prayers go out to her family. Love to all of them. Cheryl"
"If Mary could, she would come back to earth and give us the names of everyone in heaven as well as who they were related to and what they were wearing. She had an uncanny ability to remember names and faces, that was a gift that brought a smile to every one who knew her. We were already missing Don and now Mary. I know she will be so happy to be with Don, but we sure would of loved to keep her on earth just a little longer. Love and Blessings to her family, may God give peace in this time of sorrow."
"you were a good friend and you will be missed"
"Mary--you were one of a kind and are greatly missed. Such a sweet soul who always had a smile on her face. Thoughts and prayers to her and Don's families. "
"I was lucky enough to show Don and Mary houses before they moved to Windom. What an amazing couple that complimented each other so well. Mary had such a truly amazing memory and she was friends with everyone! Wish we would have spent more time with the two of them! Always good laughs. Mary will be missed by so many!"
"My little "sis'---miss you and Don so much, such a great couple and great friends!!!"