Kachel, Mary C. (Nee Thomas ) Of Waukesha found eternal peace with her daughter Meghan Dryw by her side April 23, 2016 at age 67. She was born in Milwaukee May 29, 1948 the daughter of Gordon R. and Madelynn M. (nee Lyon) Thomas. Mary loved music, theatre, laughing, reading books and cooking good food. She will always be remembered for her stellar sense of humor and will be deeply missed. Beloved mother of Meghan Dryw (Anthony "Tony") Gorzalski and dear "GrandMare" of Maddie Grace Gorzalski. Further survived by her treasured big sister Roxanne Seiple, nephew Eric Everett, dear friend Dr. Pamela Ross Mahnke, former spouse Carl H. Martens, other relatives and very dear lifelong friends. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Priscilla Trulen and second husband Mark W. Kachel.