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Mary Elizabeth Marohl

December 20, 1924 - November 09, 2024

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Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Marohl

Mary Elizabeth Marohl, age 99, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Oakwood Village East in Madison, WI. She was born on December 20, 1924, to Arnold E. Knop and Grace (Hotaling) Knop, in Fond du Lac, WI.

Mary was deeply involved in the societal life of her home in Horicon, WI, having participated in a local little theater and having initiated and run a ladies’ exercise program in the City Hall. She had been a member of several bridge clubs and acted as a Choir Director for several churches in the area. Mary enjoyed participating in the local historical society and attending Welsh music festivals.

Mary worked with her husband, John, in the family plumbing business, attending to office work and running a bath boutique in the storefront. She volunteered for several organizations, including Meals on Wheels, as a reading assistant in elementary school, and as an election monitor.

Mary is survived by her three sons and their spouses, John (Cindy), Charles (Cathy), David (Alice); grandchildren, step-grandchildren, which includes Christopher Marohl (Nicole) and their children Henry and Mira; Michael Marohl (Nicole) and their children Maverick and Stella; and Peter Marohl, Elizabeth Marohl and Megan Marohl; and stepchildren of Charles, Ethan and Elijah. Other family members include Dustin and Marcia Price and step-great-grandchildren, Esther and Elisa as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents as well as her mother’s second husband, Simon Schaefer. Also preceding her in death were her husband John and her four siblings and their spouses, as well as a step-grandchild. These included Carolyn Maastricht (Peter); Janet McCorison (Marcus); and Edward Knop (Margaret); and Charles' stepson, Matthew.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 22, 2024, in the chapel at Oakwood Village East, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon, WI.

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22 Nov

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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22 Nov

Celebration of Life Service

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Oakwood Village Meadows - Tree of Life Chapel 5565 Tancho Drive Madison, WI 53718 Get Directions »
22 Nov

Graveside Service

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Oak Hill Cemetery 1283 Main Street Horicon, Wisconsin 53718 Get Directions »
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  • November 26, 2024

    Nancy Hodgson

    My deepest sympathy. I have good memories of your mother singing with my Uncle Ed

  • November 22, 2024

    Tim Young

    Mary, known to me as "John's mom," had personalty. Best example: As she was driving a couple of us to high school on a cold winter day, our of her mouth pops this: " She was only a stableman's daughter but all of the 'horsemenknewher.'" ( Sound it out.) She will live on whenever anyone reading this remembers and recites those lines. Plus she had good kids and a good run. Please extend my condolences to all of the family. Tim Young

  • November 15, 2024

    Joellen Metzdorf

    John, oh what stories we could tell our moms! Your mom, such a go getter, so friendly and out going. She was a gift to the community. And her voice, who could forget? You will miss her as I miss you, my friend.

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    Richard Maastricht planted 5 trees in memory of Mary Elizabeth Marohl . - November 18, 2024

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