Marie I. Ice
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Mass of Christian Burial for Marie Isabelle Cawley Ice, 92, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. A burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Marie passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living, Eudora.
Marie was born July 10, 1931, at her farm house in Leavenworth County, rural Lawrence, KS the daughter of Thomas Jr. and Frances Seifner Cawley.
She went to all eight grades in a one room school house at Mackey Grade School with the same teacher. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School (Lawrence High), Lawrence, 1949.
She married William Anthony “Tony” Ice on April 15, 1952, in Lawrence. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2007.
Marie had many different jobs throughout her life from a substitute bus driver to switchboard operator/ secretary at Lawrence High School, where she was trained on the first photocopier, but the job she was the best at was a homemaker.
Marie was a lifelong member of St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church. During this lifetime, she served in many different capacities including Parish Council, was on the school board at St. John’s and the Archdiocese of KCK, St. John’s Altar Society and Charter Member of Daughters of Isabella. She was a Perpetual Eucharistic Adorer and an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister.
Outside of church she volunteered on NUMEROUS community organizations in various capacities from 4-H, Reno Township DAV, and Williams Education Fund just to name a few. She was a founding member of Mackey Merry Makers for 72 years.
Marie never missed an event or sacrament or forgot a birthday or anniversary for any child, grandchild, great grandchild, Godchild, niece or nephew which continued until her death. She even was texting various family members the night before she died. She LOVED texting everyone.
Marie also opened her home to people from all over the world. She had lifetime goals which she accomplished by traveling to all 50 States and 22 countries. In her 80’s she drove a firetruck, motorcycle, semi, boat, flew an airplane and took a ride in a Hot Air Balloon.
Marie and Tony raised four sons and a daughter which are her survivors, Janet (David) McAfee, Valley Falls, KS, Greg (Susie), Georgetown, TX, Steve (Janis), Topeka, KS, Andy (Joan), Johnson City, TN, Chris, Winter Park, FL., 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Forchee, St. Louis, MO, brothers, Robert “Bob”, Eudora, Galen (Cathy), Coloma, MI, Dennis (Janet), Shawnee, KS and Warren David Cawley, Shawnee, KS and many nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Desch, brother, Fr. Thomas Cawley, CMI, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Margritz Ice.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with a Rosary starting at 7:00 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marie’s name to St. John’s Catholic School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Marie was an incredible inspiration for independence and strength, especially to many women. She will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed listening to her many stories about our area (Mud Creek) and am thankful to have known her from my young childhood well into my adulthood. Peace to all of you during this time of loss.
Bob and family. So very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing her in mass.
Barb and Dee
Marie and I had many conversations over the last couple of years. She was a woman that loved our Lord and was full of wisdom. I was blessed to know her.
Marie, was a wonderful loving, friendly, warm-hearted person in many ways & she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and
🙏prayers are with the family.
❤️Love, Joyce & Kirk
As a co-worker with Andy, it’s obvious Marie did a great job with raising kids. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Richard Howard
She was the best neighbor a person could have and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Condolences to your family during this sad time. We will always remember her kindness at family gatherings.
We hope fond memories and shared stories can continue to bring light to the world.
– the Levier family
I am so glad that our lives crossed once in a while. Marie had a heart for and like Jesus, so every time we crossed paths, I was left with a residual inner peace from her knowledge and examples of Jesus that lasted for days to come. I will miss you Marie, but I see you holding Aunt Francis hand on one side and Tony on the other! God’s “Peace” to all of you!!
I am saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. Marie was a wonderful lady and Tony was like no other. They both made my days growing up at the ball fields something special that I will never forget. My condolences to the Ice family.
So sorry for the family. She will be missed by many! God be with her and the whole family!!
My deepest condolences to the entire family. So many of you have been close friends of mine thru all these years. I will always remember Tony and Marie, good friends and loyal Jayhawks. My memories continue. Coach Lockwood.
Sometimes you meet someone that you always look forward to seeing again. Marie and also Tony were those kind of people. I admired Marie’s dedication to her family and her strength and independence. She will be missed by so many.
Condolences to the Cawley and Ice families. Marie was an exceptionally warm person. Anytime i was at their house I was invited in and treated in the most welcoming manner. Marie sent to me a nice note regarding my brother Bruce’s passing even though she did not know my address. It got to me via the funeral home. I still have it cause it was so special.
I am sorry for your loss. I think my first interaction with Marie was at the Lawrence school district office when she was the switchboard operator/secretary. She was most helpful. Later, I became acquainted with her at St. John church and knew of her dedication to the parish.
Hold your favorite memories of Marie close.
May God grant you peace and comfort at this time.
Marie was a such a sweet lady. She loved life and Our Lord with all her being. So much pleasure in knowing her these last thirty some years. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Our condolences to the Ice and Cawley families. Sending our prayers and thoughts to the family. Marie was a kind, loving and inspiration to all.
Lorene Cox
Sheri Cox Flory
Marilyn Cox Whitenton
Love and prayers to the Ice family – Marie was such a lovely person!
We are so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. Marie and Tony were always considered wonderful people and good friends to our family. We had so many interactions with them over the years through St. John’s and Mackey Merry Makers Club. Our sympathy to the family and also to Phyllis and David.
With sincere condolences to the entire Ice and Cawley families. I feel so blessed to have met Marie and will always remember her beautiful warm smile. She had a gift of making everyone around her feel loved. Marie is truly a very special soul.