Obituaries

Mary Lou Maly, age 92 passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024 at Skaalen Nursing & Rehab in Stoughton, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 9, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to parents William (Butch) and Rosalia (Sally) Schmitz. Throughout her life, Mary Lou was known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering strength.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marvin Maly in 1952, at St. John’s Church in Waunakee. She worked as a Vice President of Lending for Cuna Credit Union, retiring in 1993 after a dedicated 44 year career. She was a long time member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Madison.

She dedicated herself to her family, nurturing and supporting each member with unconditional love. Mary Lou had a passion for playing cards, golfing, bowling and traveling throughout the world with her family and friends, which brought joy to her life and those around her. Her warm smile and gentle spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Ronda (Nels) Wethal of Oregon; her granddaughters, Brianna Wethal (Kody Spohn) and Brittany (Ryan) Costa; great grandsons, Brooks and Bryer; her sister, Shirley Schmitz; her special niece, Debbie Schultz and her long time friends Betty Lou, Betty Jane and Donna. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Maly; parents, Butch and Sally; sister-in-law, Lucille Stegman and nephew, Richard Landsness.

Mary Lou’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the nurses and staff of Agrace HospiceCare and Skaalen Home for the kind and compassionate care they gave her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Waunakee.

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