Mary Alice Reschke
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Alice Reschke, 81, Lawrence, at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mary passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, at LMH Health.
Mary was born November 3, 1937 in Passaic, MO, the daughter of Waldo Wyatt and Alice Christine (O’Grady) Ramsey. Mary grew up on a farm in Dawson, NE.
Mary attended secretarial school in Omaha, NE. She began her secretarial career by working at the Agricultural Extension office in Falls City, NE. After moving to Lawrence, she worked briefly at Watkins Hospital. She stayed home to raise her four children. She devoted timeless hours to her children’s activities of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, sporting events, band concerts, choir events, recitals, graduations, etc. Not only for her children, but grandchildren and great grandchildren as well.
While raising children, as they got older, she began her career at Hallmark cards by stocking cards at Dillons. She also worked in food service at West Jr. High. She worked at the Hallmark Card facility for 25+ years.
She was a member of the Alter Society and Daughters of Isabella through St. Johns and Corpus Christi churches. She spent many hours baking for bake sales, funerals, shut-ins, the needy, and friends and family. She volunteered to help with church in various capacities. She was an avid University of Kansas Jayhawk fan.
She married Ralph Eugene Reschke on December 29, 1956 in Dawson, NE. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include her children, Ralph Reschke, Jr. (Eradio Beltran), Arvada, CO, Christine Marie Fritzel (fiancé, Stan Walker), Topeka, KS, Cynthia Ann (Gary) Aldridge, Lawrence, Thomas William Reschke, Lawrence; eight grandchildren, Kathryn (Jay) VanBlaricum, Diana Spencer, Suzanne (Jay) Facer, Valerie (Dennison) Cox, Cameron Reschke, Natalie Reschke, Toby (Bryanna) Aldridge, Ty Aldridge (fiancé, Charles Albright); two great grandchildren, Violet VanBlaricum, James Aldridge; two brothers, Edward “Wyatt” Ramsey, John (Karen) Ramsey; and sister-in-law, Karen Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jim Ramsey and Charles Ramsey.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. John School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
A Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday, October 22nd at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
I’m so very sorry to see this announcement about Mary. I was actually looking at someone else’s obituary and discovered this very sad news. I have known this family for a long time….not close, but enough to say hello to Mary, Ralph or any of their children over the years. I think we met in our 4-H group when I was in grade school. Mary has crossed my path the most due to my work in recent years and she has asked about my family each time. Mary has always been the most sweet lady and you could always tell she so loved her own family. I know she will be missed.
Susan and I were very sorry to hear about this loss of a great lady. Praying for Ralph and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was the most caring,loving person and had a heart of gold. She’ll be missed dearly. ❤️????????????????????????
Mary was one of the sweetest, loving, generous, caring, helpful people I have ever met. RIP Mary, I will miss you. Love ,Hugs and Peace to Ralph and family.
Worked with Mary for many years. She was always so thoughtful, never heard her say a bad word about anyone. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Mary was the most wonderful lady God ever created. What a sweetheart she was!! Ralph and family, my prayers are being sent your way!! GOD BLESS YOU AND DEAR MARY!!!
What a wonderful and classy lady who I enjoyed visiting with at Hallmark Cards.Prayers to the family and I am very sorry for their loss.
We are so sorry to hear about Mary! Your family is in our prayers!
oh Mary, such a sweet lady. She will truly be missed by many, heart felt condolences to the family.
Ophelia jackson
My heart is saddened to hear about Mary’s passing,, She was a wonderful and God fearing lady,,I worked with Mary for many years and she was a good friend,,,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ralph and family following the loss of Mary. She was, indeed, the most caring person I’ve ever met—such thoughtfulness, always, toward everyone. May God comfort the Reschkes as they say goodbye to the matriarch of the family. I’m sure she was warmly welcomed through the heavenly gates. God bless.
So very sorry to hear the news. Mary was a great example of loving your fellow human. Please know you’re in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Mary. She was a sweet and kind lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cindy Hanna; Mary was such super person, always thinking other people. May God be with you Ralph and family. She will be sincerely missed.
Mary was such super person, always thinking other people. May God be with you Ralph and family. She will be sincerely missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful friend with a caring heart, always taking care of everyone around her. She was such a big part of our Relay for Life team, always setting out many Luminaries for others. Now her light will be shining brightly. Prayers for Ralph and all the family.
So sorry to hear this. I loved working with Mary. She was truly a sweetheart. Thinking of Ralph and the whole family at this sad time.
I worked with Mary at Hallmark Cards for years. Always a sweet lady, she will be truly missed. So sorry for her family.
Mary was such a nice lady. Fun too! Will always remember when we bumped into each other at that crowded restaurant in Tempe Arizona when KU went to a bowl and you and Ralph shared your table with my wife and I. RIP Mary!!
So sorry to hear about Mary. I’ve known your family since St John Days in school. Always thought she was a very sweet lady. My prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ralph and the Reschke family, I am so sorry for you loss, Mary was such a beautiful person!
Ralph and family, sending caring thoughts your way. Mary was a treasure in so many ways, caring and funny and also sweet. I did enjoy knowing her. She always had a smile and caring wording for everyone.Prayers to you and just know that she is at peace now.
So sorry to hear about Mary. I lived down the street from her and Ralph and we carpooled to Hallmark Cards for some years. Mary was such a sweet lady. She always asked about my son when she would come to the bank. My thoughts and prayers are with Ralph and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mary’s family. Such a warm and wonderful person.
To RALPH & your Family I really sorry to hear of MARYS passing. She was a good lady.
Mary was unique, so kind and helpful to everyone. I enjoyed working with her many years ago. Prayers to the family.
What a sweet and caring lady! My prayers and sympathy to Ralph and her family! Rest In Peace Mary!
Cindy and Family-
We are so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
We will miss Mary at church, always a warm greeting and smile from Mary.
Sorry for your loss.
Mary was as kind and dear as they come. My deepest sympathy to Ralph.
I ran into Mary not long ago and will fondly remember the lap we walked together at last year’s Relay for Life in Lawrence.
RIP Mary, as you shine your love in the Kingdom of God
Mary, was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew her. May we all caring on filling the void we feel, with the loving spirit that Mary radiated. Sympathy and prayers for all her family.
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers for Ralph and family. Mary’s at peace now and I’m sure she was welcome with open arms. She will be missed by all.
Mary has always been a very lovely and caring person. Our sympathy to Ralph and his family. Such a loving woman will be missed.
Thinking of all of you.
Maria
We are so sorry for your lose. i have enjoyed our visits over the years. Our prayers are with you. Norman & Nancy Brockhoff
What a terrible loss! Always so caring and thoughtful!! Prayers to continue for the family and friends who will miss her so much. It will be hard but knowing she is free of pain and with her Lord hopefully in time will be a comfort. She was indeed one of a kind.
Mary was such a kind, thoughtful, loving person. My mother enjoyed doing church activities with her. She such a supportive person. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Mary Whitaker Davidson
Mary as such thoughtful and sweet ,caring lady!She always thought of other! Thoughts and prayers!
I was so saddened to hear of Mary’s passing! She was such a sweet lady and always a joy to be around. I am glad I got to know her through Ted – he enjoyed working with her! Prayers for Ralph & Tom and all of the family.
I am sorrowed to hear of Mary’s passing. My prayers are with you Ralph and family. My friend Mary & I worked beside each other for many years at Hallmark. Mary loved with her heart and gave from her soul, no matter who you were or where you were from. I’ll never forget when she took me to my last KU basketball game, KS vs NB. She loved her Jayhawks. Thanks Mary! Rock Chalk!!
So sorry for your loss. Mary was such a nice person.
Ralph and all the Reschke Family, We are so sorry for your incredible loss. Thinking of you, praying peace for all of you. Such a sweet lady Mary was. Please accept our condolences.
Keith and Kay White
A beautiful lady. I will miss her caring and loving greetings. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s Passing. We remember talking to her in Church at Corpus Christi a couple of months ago. She was a wonderful Lady and our Prayers
are with Ralph and the Family.
To the Reschke family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We will always remember Mary for her kind and gracious personality.
Joe and Karla (Pence) Patrick
Many condolences to you and the family. Mary was a positive and kind soul. May God bless each and everyone of the family members as they moan the loss of their wife, mother, grandmother, and great-mother. Mary will be missed.
Mrs. Reschke was such a sweet loving lady. I was blessed to have her and Mr. Reschke as God parents. She was such a wonderful friend to my Mother as well. RIP Mrs. Reschke
Mary was such a sweet lady. Always there to help everybody. Enjoyed working with her. My prayers are with all her family.
I was so sorry to learn of Mary’s passing, she will definitely be missed. I’ll miss seeing her on the bus to KU basketball games this year. We had some good times on an NCAA road trip to St. Louis one time, she was so much fun and such a generous lady. My prayers are with Ralph and the family.
My thoughts are with the Family….We enjoyed her coming to The Etc Shop for my 39 years in business….Will miss her smile and good visits.
Linda Lester
To our dear friend Ralph and the whole Reschke family– we are so sorry about the loss of your beloved mom Mary. She was kind and thoughtful, remembered us with thoughts and Hallmark on so many occasions 🙂 We especially appreciate her kindness and generosity to Jana. We know Mary could be a real character, who loved to laugh, and never met a vacuum she didn’t like 🙂 Mary loved all her family deeply, and was so very proud of all of you. We feel privileged to have known her. You are all in our prayers.
Mo, Greg and Jana Forster
Miss. Mary was such a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face and I always looked forward to seeing her & Ralph at church. Her compassion, generosity, wit and love for KU did not go unnoticed. Ralph and family I am so sorry you have lost your wife, mother and grandmother but I know she is watching and praying for you all from heaven! May Mary Rest in Peace!
So sorry for the loss of your Mom Ralph. May you and your family find peace and comfort from all your family and friends during this sad time.
Love,
Tammy
Mary was a wonderful neighbor & welcomed us into the neighborhood so warmly when we moved there 26 years ago… Prayers for the family during this time. She will be missed greatly.
Mary touched the lives of all that knew her with kindness, love and sincerity. Always enjoyed visiting with her and Ralph at Corpus Christi – a true blessing to be her friend. She was a tireless, hardworking volunteer, always ready to lend a hand. Mary will be sorely missed but her beautiful smile and heart will remain in our thoughts. Prayers to Ralph and your loving family for peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing Mary with us.
Ralph,
We are so sorry to hear that Mary has passed. She was such a wonderful lady. She brought so much joy into my grandmas life. Just know they are up there playing bunko and rooting for the Jayhawks!
Our thoughts are with you and your family!
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was such a kind, thoughtful woman who will be greatly missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to the family.