Mary E. Mandella, age 55, of Germantown, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.
She was born on April 24, 1956 in Milwaukee to Anthony and Barbara (nee Grundt) Mandella. Mary worked for Cardinal Stritch University. She enjoyed scrap booking, making cards and different things just to make people happy which was her passion.
She is survived by her son, Michael Mandella of Germantown, five sisters, Antoinette (Kenneth) Scholz of Germantown, Theresa Braun of Fifield, Tami (Jaime) Santiago of Muskego, Michele (Dan) Bagin of West Bend and Gina (Robert) Feest of Jackson; two brothers, Dominic (Diane) Mandella of Hales Corners and John (Cookie) Mandella of New Berlin; special sister-in-law, Roberta Mandella; many nieces, nephews, close relatives, friends, and her beloved cats.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, life-long partner, Barry "Bud" Braun, and brother-in-law, Lester Braun.
A memorial service in remembrance of Mary will be held on Tuesday, July 5th at 5:00 p.m. at the Myrhum - Patten Funeral Home, West Bend. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Gary Steward and Dr. Korkor for their care and concern for Mary.