Mary L. Firkus

Mary L. Firkus, 96, of Schofield, formerly of Galloway, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Copperleaf Memory Care in Schofield.

Mary was born on Aug. 18, 1926, in Tennessee, the daughter of Alex and Novie (Piercy) Whited. On Feb. 5, 1947, Mary was united in marriage to Rolis Firkus at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galloway. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2003.

Mary was a nurse’s aide at Homme Home of Wittenberg until her retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and helped at many of the church functions. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed fishing and would take her children for walks through the woods to fish in her favorite spot. She also liked to bowl. After retirement, Mary enjoyed quilting, crocheting and knitting and made items for her family. She was an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan and loved to cook, bake, and can.

Mary is survived by her children, Roberta Kubisiak, Linda Dietz, Gloria (Greg) Patterson, Trina (Al) Steinke, Yvonne (Craig Lefebvre) Firkus and Angela (Steven Wagner) Firkus; five grandchildren, Brian (Karen) Kubisiak, Justin Patterson, Adam Patterson, Jeremy Steinke and Jennifer (Matt) Pritzl; one great-grandchild, Austin, and another one on the way; and a brother, William Whited.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Deborah in infancy; siblings, Gerald Whited and Nerma Gregory; and sons-in-law, James Kubisiak and Robert Schneider.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galloway. The Rev. Augustine Bentil will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.

Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.