Mary Elizabeth Soller died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 surrounded by her family.

 

She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on Aug. 4, 1948, to Edward and Elizabeth Ryan. She was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her loving husband of twenty-nine years, William; her children, Ellen (Eric Nielsen) Papacek, Daniel Papacek, Kevin (Carmen) Papacek, Elizabeth (Scott) King; her stepchildren, Jackie (Scott) Fry, Brian Soller, Katie Soller; her eight grandchildren; and her siblings, Edward Ryan, Kathleen Bach, and Colleen Sickels.

 

Throughout the course of her life, she was a daughter, sister, nurse, wife, mother, breast cancer survivor and devoted homemaker who spent countless hours in support of her children’s education and extra-curricular activities. Mary Beth was a dedicated wife and mother who received great joy from spending time with and caring for her large family. Mary Beth was an extremely warm, kind, and vibrant woman who put everyone around her at ease and brought great happiness to the lives of those she touched. She will be deeply missed.

 

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15 at the Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. S., with a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 130 Losey Blvd. S.  The Rev. Jesse Burish will officiate and the Rev. Delbert Malin will concelebrate.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.blaschkeschneider.com.