Mary Wech, 86, passed away peacefully in Birmingham, AL. She was born in Detroit and spent most of her life in Michigan. Mary spent her later years in both Baton Rouge, LA and Birmingham, AL. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John, son Michael (Dorothy), and brothers Joe and George Ferris. She is survived by her children John Wech, Jr. and Dr. Barbara Wech; grandchildren Dennis and David Wech (Anne); and sister Annie Krahala. The family will receive friends at Johns-Ridout's Southside Chapel in Birmingham on January 10 from 4:30 - 8. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association .