Mary Lou Neese, 87, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Sheboygan
Senior Community. She was born August 29, 1932 in Kewaunee to Melvin and Elizabeth (Putnam) Axel.
Mary graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan with the Class of 1951. On May 12, 19 she was
united in marriage to Kenneth Neese. He preceded her in death in 2004. Mary worked for WigWam
and then went to work for Jackson Elementary School as a custodian and later as a lunch supervisor.
Mary enjoyed the outdoors, camping, bird watching, and gardening. She enjoyed playing cards
especially Canasta. She was also a talented crafter. Her family was her pride and joy, she adored her
grandchildren and was always at their events and functions. She is going to be truly missed by all who
knew her.
Mary is survived by her children; Beth (Mike) Landgraf and Julie (Jeff) Kirschner, by grandchildren; Rob
(Amanda) Myszewski, Sarah (Max) Kobold, and Leslie Kirschner, and by great grandchildren; Rose,
Sophie, and Vinny Myszewski. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Richard, grandson Jake, and two
sisters; Jeanne (Carlton) Peterman and Virginia (Art) Salvin.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral &
Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8 th St. Sheboygan, with Chaplin Bonnie Jacque officiating. Burial will
take place at Wildwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday,
September 16, 2019 from 4:00 PM until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the We Believe Foundation, which was set up in memory of
her grandson Jake, to support pediatric oncology patients and their families, in Mary’s name.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family www.ballhornchapels.com
Mary Neese
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