Obituary: Mary E. Sheehy

Mary E. Sheehy, age 69, resident of North Grimms, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024 with her family at her side.

Mary was born in Maple Grove on August 7, 1955 to Donald and Gertrude (Rogala) O'Leary. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Maple Grove and graduated with the class of 1973 from Reedsville High School. She was united in marriage to Roger "Herman" Sheehy on July 16, 1976. The couple was blessed with three children and thirty-one years of marriage. Herman preceded her in death January 10, 2008.

Mary was employed as a secretary with Miller's Supply of St. Nazianz for 47 years, retiring on July 31st, 2020. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting and time spent  with her family. She was also a longtime volunteer for the "Friends of St. Patrick."

She is survived by her three children: Brenda (Dan) Peterson of Hubertus, WI, Gordy Sheehy (Becky Casper) of North Grimms, Tony (Taryn) Sheehy of Hartford, WI; her grand-puppies, Dexter and Donnie; and her "grandson", Gabe. She is further survived by her brothers & a sister: Kathy (Wayne) Nohr, Mike (Debbie) O'Leary, Bill (Kathie) O'Leary, Steve (Jeanne) O'Leary, Dan (Theresa) O'Leary, and Tim O'Leary; along with her brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Bill (Janet) Sheehy, Jean (Dan) Reetz, Bonnie (Russ) Pahnke, Donald "Shep" Sheehy (Julie Glasow), Darlene Sheehy (Jim Konecny), Linda (Ken) Kasper, Annette Sheehy, Gary Sheehy (Mary Dallmann), and Kim (Mark) Vine; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gertrude O'Leary; husband, Herman Sheehy, father-in-law & mother-in-law, Gordon and Irene Sheehy; and by two nephews & one niece: Dustin O'Leary, Patrick Reetz, and Tara Reetz.  

Visitation for Mary will be held on Thursday evening, November 7th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Historic Site (former St. Patrick's Catholic Church) in Maple Grove. The evening will conclude with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., led by Deacon Greg Van Thiel.

Visitation will continue Friday morning, November 8th, after 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Tom Pomeroy and Deacon Greg Van Thiel will preside at the funeral mass, with burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Maple Grove.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Sheehy family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the caregivers of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, especially Sam and Autumn for the compassionate care and kindness extended. Special thanks also to the many extended family members, friends and neighbors for the help and support given to Mary and our family over the past several months. The kindness shown is greatly appreciated.