This will be the first of many entries for Mary because she is the one single person that I have the most childhood memories with. We went to kindergarten together but I didn't get to know her until she moved next door to me in the 3rd grade. I consider that to be one of the best things that could have ever happened to me. What an incredible family the Neuhaus's are! I love that family! I'm so thankful for the endless memories and the endless laughs. We were maids of honor in each others weddings. We talked to each other from our upstairs windows after everyone had gone to bed. We got drunk at her parents New Years Eve party when we were 14 drinking peoples backwash and threw up fondue! (hey we were 14!) We shaved our legs at the outside water faucet. We made $40 plus our ticket prices at MRF panhandling. There's just SO much to say. I'm incredibly blessed to have dreams about Mary on a regular basis, so at least I get to see her. She will always stay her same beautiful self, never aging, always & forever laughing!
I can't think of Mary without remembering her amazing smile and laugh. So many of us thought of her as our BEST friend, because that's how she made each of us feel. She was such a giving, loving person. Always there to listen, always there to cheer you up when your were down. She hated it when her friends were sad about something. She'd always make you laugh your way out of any situation. So many nights were spent driving the roads all over Godfrey, Alton and Fosterburg just listening to music, talking, and mostly laughing at everything and nothing! I can't tell you the number of times I almost drove my chevy impala which she so lovingly named "The Brown Cow", off the road laughing so hard at something she did or said. I'm like Kaye, I've had a lot of dreams about Mary, past times and like she's still here with me. What I wouldn't give to have a more ride down Seiler Road at Midnight with the music blaring and us trying to creep each other out about the Satan Worshipers that supposedly were out there. Which by the way, we would always turn the radio off when we drove by that area because we were sure they wouldn't know we were there!!! LOL Once we graduated we kind of went our separate ways and only kept in touch every now and then. I regret and hate that to this day. The one song I can never make through without crying is Angels Among Us by Alabama. First time I heard it, I thought of Mary, and crazy enough that was one of the songs played at her funeral. I guess I'm not the only one her thought of her as an angel sent to make our lives better. And I do know that I'm a better person for having known her. I've had lots of aquaintances and friends through the years, but Mary was one of kind and will always have a special place in my heart! Love her and miss her so much!
My 10 year class reunion was spent with Mary. We were running around the place taking pictures and acting silly. We left our men at the table and basically forgot them. She lit up the room where ever she went. I haven't been to another reunion since, thinking that none can ever compare to that one. I'm not feeling this one either. I'm really looking forward to a reunion of another kind....not anytime soon but it will be wonderful to see my Mom & Mary again. They are the two most special people who ever lived!
I have delayed in posting my comments on Mary's memorial page because it is very difficult to put to words the emotions felt for such a treasured friend.
Mary and I met at Godfrey Elementary School. We both loved to laugh. We both loved to eat (junk). We both loved to party. I thought she was the coolest girl because her parent's owned a grocery market! We giggled down Godfrey Road to the market; laughing about German class and Mr. Ulcer's choir class. It's amazing we got passing grades in anything we took together. There were constantly notes being passed folded into footballs or tiny wads of paper.
In high school we took German 2. I can still recite "Peter is outside washing the car" in German. So we must have paid attention to something our crazy teacher was saying. I think it was in high school that we decided to make a promise to each other that if one of us was ever in trouble, we would call the other and give the secret word that would call the other for help. I still remember our secret code words!
Mary spent lots of time at my childhood home. The entire Bucher family loves her and has fond memories of her laughter, smile and joyful nature.
My biggest regret is that I was unable to say goodbye to Mary at her final resting place. I have had many dreams of our sweet friend. I look forward to visiting her gravesite this week in Jerseyville.
Kaye Newcome (Edsall)
This will be the first of many entries for Mary because she is the one single person that I have the most childhood memories with. We went to kindergarten together but I didn't get to know her until she moved next door to me in the 3rd grade. I consider that to be one of the best things that could have ever happened to me. What an incredible family the Neuhaus's are! I love that family! I'm so thankful for the endless memories and the endless laughs. We were maids of honor in each others weddings. We talked to each other from our upstairs windows after everyone had gone to bed. We got drunk at her parents New Years Eve party when we were 14 drinking peoples backwash and threw up fondue! (hey we were 14!) We shaved our legs at the outside water faucet. We made $40 plus our ticket prices at MRF panhandling. There's just SO much to say. I'm incredibly blessed to have dreams about Mary on a regular basis, so at least I get to see her. She will always stay her same beautiful self, never aging, always & forever laughing!
Dana Hewitt (Jarden)
I can't think of Mary without remembering her amazing smile and laugh. So many of us thought of her as our BEST friend, because that's how she made each of us feel. She was such a giving, loving person. Always there to listen, always there to cheer you up when your were down. She hated it when her friends were sad about something. She'd always make you laugh your way out of any situation. So many nights were spent driving the roads all over Godfrey, Alton and Fosterburg just listening to music, talking, and mostly laughing at everything and nothing! I can't tell you the number of times I almost drove my chevy impala which she so lovingly named "The Brown Cow", off the road laughing so hard at something she did or said. I'm like Kaye, I've had a lot of dreams about Mary, past times and like she's still here with me. What I wouldn't give to have a more ride down Seiler Road at Midnight with the music blaring and us trying to creep each other out about the Satan Worshipers that supposedly were out there. Which by the way, we would always turn the radio off when we drove by that area because we were sure they wouldn't know we were there!!! LOL Once we graduated we kind of went our separate ways and only kept in touch every now and then. I regret and hate that to this day. The one song I can never make through without crying is Angels Among Us by Alabama. First time I heard it, I thought of Mary, and crazy enough that was one of the songs played at her funeral. I guess I'm not the only one her thought of her as an angel sent to make our lives better. And I do know that I'm a better person for having known her. I've had lots of aquaintances and friends through the years, but Mary was one of kind and will always have a special place in my heart! Love her and miss her so much!
Kaye Newcome (Edsall)
My 10 year class reunion was spent with Mary. We were running around the place taking pictures and acting silly. We left our men at the table and basically forgot them. She lit up the room where ever she went. I haven't been to another reunion since, thinking that none can ever compare to that one. I'm not feeling this one either. I'm really looking forward to a reunion of another kind....not anytime soon but it will be wonderful to see my Mom & Mary again. They are the two most special people who ever lived!
Anne Bucher (Palles)
I have delayed in posting my comments on Mary's memorial page because it is very difficult to put to words the emotions felt for such a treasured friend.
Mary and I met at Godfrey Elementary School. We both loved to laugh. We both loved to eat (junk). We both loved to party. I thought she was the coolest girl because her parent's owned a grocery market! We giggled down Godfrey Road to the market; laughing about German class and Mr. Ulcer's choir class. It's amazing we got passing grades in anything we took together. There were constantly notes being passed folded into footballs or tiny wads of paper.
In high school we took German 2. I can still recite "Peter is outside washing the car" in German. So we must have paid attention to something our crazy teacher was saying. I think it was in high school that we decided to make a promise to each other that if one of us was ever in trouble, we would call the other and give the secret word that would call the other for help. I still remember our secret code words!
Mary spent lots of time at my childhood home. The entire Bucher family loves her and has fond memories of her laughter, smile and joyful nature.
My biggest regret is that I was unable to say goodbye to Mary at her final resting place. I have had many dreams of our sweet friend. I look forward to visiting her gravesite this week in Jerseyville.