Mary A. Herres

Herres, Mrs. Florian J.
Mary A. Metko

Mary A. Herres, died Thursday morning, January 27, 2005, with her family by her side, following a short illness. She was born in Mattoon, Wisconsin, to the late Wilhelm and Wilhelminnie (Schattl) Metko and had been an Appleton area resident all of her adult life. Mary was the first bookkeeper for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. She also was employed by the telephone company, before becoming a full time mother. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Susan Herres, Sherwood; James N. Herres, and his special friend, Mary Beth Letourneaux, Neenah; eight grandchildren, Becka (Tom) Ness, Jessica (Steve) Marhefke, Michael (Amy) Herres, David (Jill) Brunette, Timothy (Chris) Brunette, Mary Brunette, Connie (David) Baumann, Peter (Lori) Brunette; five great grandchildren, T. J. and Hannah Ness, Samuel and Steven Marhefke, Michael James Herres II; a sister, Minnie Beck, Appleton; and special friends, Joyce and Bob. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian J. “Sam” Herres, December 16, 1979, five brothers, Frank, Otto, Bill, Herman and Alfred Metko, two sisters, Mary Anna Metko and Elizabeth Miller. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 South State Street, with Father Michael K. O’Rourke officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm, Monday and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 am, until the time of the mass. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at 7:00 pm, Monday. Memorial funds have been established for the Salvation Army and St. Joseph Food Pantry.

Mother,
You helped so many during your lifetime. Your strength through all your many difficult times was a source of inspiration and encouragement for all of us. Your never ending love and support in our difficult times and our happy times will always be cherished.
We know you are now reunited with Dad in everlasting life with our Lord. You both will live on in our hearts forever.

Dear Mama,
My dreams for life in heaven…

You will be reunited with your love, Sam
Perhaps at a roller rink like when you first met.

There will be a coffee shop for your
Morning cup with toast,
And, of course, lots of stores
For what we loved to do most.

Every Wednesday you’ll go to the beauty parlor,
I’m sorry I will not be there to take you.

And most importantly, you’ll be watching
and praying over the family you loved,
holding hands with Papa
and telling all the stories I’ll never forget.

I’ll call you every night in my dreams
To let you know that I’ve made it home okay.

With all the love in my heart,
Your Jessica

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
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Appleton 920-739-1231
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