Mary R. Paegelow Thill, 79, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday,
March 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born
November 9, 1945, in Sheboygan to the late Victor A. and Edna A.
(Wieseckel) Paegelow. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School
with the Class of 1963. She then went on to attend UW Milwaukee and
graduated from UW Sheboygan as Magna Cum Laude with her BS in
environmental science.
Mary worked as an advocate for life care at Sheboygan Memorial Medical
Center. She was also a loyal, devoted and beloved member of the
Sheboygan 12 STEP Recovery Community.
Mary loved walking and reading on the beach. Lake Michigan was the
place she found her peace enjoying spending as much time there as
possible. She also enjoyed sailing, baking, cooking and gardening. She
took great pride in her raspberry bushes and tulips. Family was very
important to her; she loved watching her grandchildren play and spending
time with them creating many cherished and lasting memories. Mary also
enjoyed cuddling with her cat Karma.
Mary is survived by her daughters Christina LeMahieu of Miami Beach, FL,
and Michele Schillingowski of Sheboygan, grandchildren; Alexus (Tanor)
Martens and Myranda (Isaias Reyes) LeMahieu, great-grandchildren;
Carter Martens, Nicholas, Anabell, Keagan, and Solar Reyes all of
Sheboygan, also by her sister Beverly (Capt. Kirk) Stubbs of Sheboygan
and brother James Paegelow of Nevada. Mary was preceded in death by
her parents and sisters Julieanne Paegelow and Margaret "Peggy"
Sommer.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30
PM at St. Dominic Parish, 2233 N. 22nd St. Sheboygan, with Fr. Nick
Baumgardner officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 11:30 AM until the time of mass at the
CHURCH.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Nicholas Hospital and Sharon
S. Richardson Hospice for all their care, compassion and support. Also to
dear friends Denise, Jarrett, Ron and Donna for all their help during her
cancer journey.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change…
Courage to change the
things I can and the wisdom
to know the difference.
Please visit our website to share your stories and leave your condolences
for the family www.olsonfuneralhome.info.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Services have been entrusted with
Mary's arrangements.
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