Mary K. Lownik

Lownik, Mary K.

Born December 18, 1932 in Hillsboro, WI. to Roland and Monica (nee Kelly) Kauffman. Passed away on May 31st, 2015 at the age of 82. Attended a one room country school for eight years, followed by Hillsboro High School. She then attended Marquette University School of Dental Hygiene and graduated in 1953. While at Marquette she met James “Jim” Lownik, a dental student from Richland Center. They married August 21st, 1954 and following Jim’s Air Force duty they located in Wisconsin Rapids in 1957 where Jim established his dental practice.

Jim and Mary resided in Wisconsin Rapids for 51 years and were active members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish , and felt that Wisconsin Rapids was an ideal town to raise their seven sons.

Mary enjoyed playing bridge, knitting, travel, reading, crossword puzzles, baking and making strawberry jam for her grandchildren. Mary actively followed the athletic endeavors of her children and grandchildren.

An avid sports fan, Mary loved talking about, reading about, and watching all Wisconsin sports teams on tv, but number one was Marquette University Golden Eagles basketball.

Preceded in death by her parents, sister Rita and brother Richard.

Survived by her husband Jim, children Greg (Lisa) of Cedarburg, Steve (Sharon) of Brookfield, Dave (Pam) of Hales Corners, Doug (Joan) of Beloit, Ned (Kathy) of Muskego, Tom (Joni) of Austin, TX., Dan (Joyce) of Oak Creek. Further survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren.

Visitation Friday, June 5 from 12:30 PM until 2:45 PM at ST. MARY PARISH, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Assumption High School or St. Mary Hales Corners – Haiti Project appreciated.

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