Mary Frances Wilson

Mary Frances Wilson, 102, passed away on April 17, 2015. Mary was born on October 9, 1912, in Ray, North Dakota, to her parents; James and Anna (Sersen) Schonenbach. She was one of ten children. Mary attended Wheelock High School, and graduated in 1930.

In 1941, Mary married Guy Schwartz, and they had 2 children together. Guy passed in 1976. In 1977, Mary married Roland Wilson (Mike), and they were together for 30 years until his passing in 2007. Mary was an active member of St. Therese for over 65 years. Mary enjoyed gardening, sewing, and she was a very gifted China Painter. When Mary turned 100, she became a Grandma for the first time! Mary will be remembered for her independent spirit and love for her family. Mary’s son Dan had this to say about her: “Mary Wilson was an excellent mother and a very good person. If anyone was deserving of sainthood, it would be her. She was kind, gentle, considerate, generous, and impeccably honest. She seldom complained about anything and always took life’s vicissitudes in stride. She accepted everyone for who they were and rarely had anything negative to say about anyone. She was loved, respected, and admired by all who knew her. She lived a graceful life and died a graceful death. May she rest in peace”.

Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Guy Schwartz, and her second husband, Roland Wilson (Mike). She is survived by her children, Laura (Kevin) Royal, and Dan (Ah) Schwartz; as well as her grandchild; Aaron Schwartz. She will be missed.