"Im so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Mary, you were a wonderful gal and I was so glad I got to know you through Jobs Daughters and the memories we shared. God Bless, Jobie Love, Michele"
In loving memory of
Mary Ann Maechtle
December 24, 1970 - September 25, 2010
Mary Ann Maechtle
Mrs. Mary Maechtle, of Hwy KK in the Town of Port Washington, passed away suddenly after collapsing at her home on Saturday morning, September 25, 2010. She was 39 years old. Mary Ann was born in Port Washington on December 24, 1970, daughter of Bernard G. and Chelene Ebert Golownia. She was united in marriage with Robert Meachtle on August 10, 1991 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Saukville. Mary graduated from Concordia University with a degree in Nursing in 1993, and has worked as a labor and delivery nurse at the Columbia Birthing Center, Aurora Advanced Medical and Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee. She is a former Job’s Daughter of Bethel 60, Port Washington, a former member of Ozaukee 4H and a member of Ozaukee County Eastern Star. She enjoyed her weekly bookclub and was an enthusiastic Wrestling Mom for her son, Jacob. Mostly, however, Mary’s passion was her job. She loved helping to bring new lives into this world! Mary is survived by her husband, Bob, and their son Jacob, both of the Town of Port Washington, her parents Bernard G.and Chelene Golownia, of theTown of Saukville, her grandfather Bernard J. Golownia of Milwaukee, 1 sister, Celeste Niles of the Town of Saukville, and 3 brothers: Bernard H. (Ok Sun) Golownia of Milwaukee, Joseph (Denise) Golownia of Cedarburg and Daniel (Amy) Golownia of Belgium. She is further survived by her mother-in-law Judy Maechtle of Fredonia, sisters- and brothers-in-law: Connie (Dennis) Schmitz of Random Lake, Debbie Perko of Glenbulah, Heidi Ernisse of Sheboygan, Vickie (Jon) Meins of Port Washington and John (Jackie) Maechtle of Kewaskum, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 29th at 7PM at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 166 W. Dekora St., Saukville. Pastor Donald Ellerman will officiate. Mary will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Waubeka, the following day. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday at the CHURCH from 3-7PM. Memorials to the family are suggested. The Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .
Service:
Wednesday, September 29th, 7PM at St. Peter United Church of Christ ( 166 Dekora St., Saukville).
Cemetery:
Union Cemetery, Waubeka Thursday at 10 AM
(Hwy I, just north of Hawthorne Hills)
Tributes
"Im so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Mary, you were a wonderful gal and I was so glad I got to know you through Jobs Daughters and the memories we shared. God Bless, Jobie Love, Michele"
"I am so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Mary. She was always a pleasure to be around. I met Mary thru Job's Daughter. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Chelene & Bernie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a wonderful person just like her mother & dad. We will pray for you and her family. God Bless."
"So sorry for your loss. My GOD bless this family in this time of grief."
"I miss my friend dearly and was proud to know her as a pedicatric co-worker, L&D nurse at SMOZ and of course our wonderful bookclub. She was the glue that arranged those meetings. Miss her smile, never complained and that liitle shake of her head. I miss you so much. Rest well my sweet angel. "
"I worked with Mary for several years before I retired from the clinic. She was a very sweet, intelligent, caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I'm so sorry for your loss."
"Dear Chelene and family, Sending your heart a hug.... me ke aloha pumehana (warmest aloha) "
"No matter how old we are, Losing a daughter,wife,mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know, But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, Like a legacy of love that will always be with us. God bless you Bob, Jacob, and Maechtle family. You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers."
"My deepest sympathy to Robert, Jacob and Mary's family. Working with Mary in the Peds department was a blessing. I enjoyed her sense of humor and loved hearing about Jacob (the miracle baby), her husband's wonderful carpentry work, her Corvette, the cats, when the cat gave birth in the Corvette, etc. Such a sweet soul. May God keep you tight and may you feel her hugs in the wind."
"So sad to hear about Mary and I wish the best for her family. We were in Jobies together, she was always fun, enthusiastic and a pleasure to be around. "
"Mary I will so miss you. You were always the sunshine at work. Awesome, sweet and always ready to lead a hand. Thanx for always being there through conversation, team work and support. My sincere condolences for the Maechtle family. GOD BLESS."
"Mary was my dear friend and co-worker. I respected and enjoyed just knowing her for the past 8 years. She was always willing to help you and listen when you just needed someone to talk to. She could always find some good to any bad day. I will miss her so very much. My heart goes out to her Son Jacob, Husband Bob, and the rest of her Family and the multitude of friends I know she had. The memories of Mary will live on in my heart. I am so very thankful to have had her as a part of my life. Evoria Elliott "
"i am sadden to hear the news of mary passing i talked with her at walmart last month , i know how the family feels because of june this year we lost our son also he was 45 the hurt will not go away so we will be thinking of your lost also and dawwn will miss her as well they were friends for many years so family of mary we will pray also for your loss "
"You were loved and will be missed."
"MARY WAS LIKE MY SISTER AND MY HEART IS SADDENED BY HER PASSING. SHE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.IT HAS BEEN MY PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HER.TO LISTEN TO HER STORIES ABOUT JACOB.I WILL MISS OUR TALKS IN TRAFFIC ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS.OUR PEDIATRIC DEPT AS A WHOLE HAS LOST A FRIEND AND SISTER, WE WERE MORE THAN CO-WORKERS. I SEND MY CONDOLENCES AND KEEP HER FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. GEORGETTE"
"I am extremely sorry to Mary's family for her passing. Mary and I grew up together and have many great memories. She is a beautiful and caring person that will forever be missed. She has been taken way too soon. We never know God's plans, but I know she is peaceful in heaven watching over all of us. Thank you Mary for everything....you are truly a beautiful person that will be forever missed."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss seeing Mary at the wrestling meets."
"Our Little Mary...Light of my Wednesday mornings here in Whitefish Bay... I already miss you tremendously friend ! Sleep well... we'll surely see you later... xoxoxoxo Linda"
"My favorite memories of Mary Ann were when we were in Brownies and 4H together.We always had fun and laughed a lot. I am so glad we were able to reunite a few years ago after losing touch. She was a treasured friend and I will miss her dearly. "
"I remember Mary from high school- memorable smiles, fun, loving, always there for a friend. God gained a beautiful angel! God Bless her husband, son, family and friends as they remember Mary's wonderful life - so glad she crossed my path. My deepest sympathies."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Mary in High School, she was a wonderful person! My prayers are with your family."
"Dear Mary, I send my deepest sympathies to your family and friends. I know you are up in Heaven watching over them, but it will be hard losing such a wonderful person. No one will ever be able to replace a caring compassionate person such as you. You hear that the good ones go first. It is because they learned the lessons needed to earn their wings. I hope you take those wings and soar as you did here on earth. God Bless. Rest in Peace Mary. Sincererly, Jenny and Isebelle Kellar"
"Our sypmpathies are with you Jake and your entire family. We cannot begin to imagine what you are going through right now and want you to know that we are thinking of you. Raymond "
"We love you Mary Ann. "