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Mary Jane (Seitz) Wilson Obituary
She graduated from Bosse High School and Lockyear Business College.
Mary Jane retired in 1987 after serving 10 years as Executive Director of the Evansville Freedom Festival Foundation. During her tenure she served on the Board of Directors of the International Festival Association. The Evansville Freedom Festival was twice named one of the top 10 festivals in the United States.
She previously worked in managerial positions at Dunhill's and Gordon's.
Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Seitz, and one great grandchild, Venessa Earls.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas S. Wilson of Evansville and James S. Wilson of Indianapolis, IN; grandsons, Jacob B. Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA and Miles S. Wilson of Greenwood, IN; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and three nieces.
A Mass of Resurrection officiated by Fr. Christopher Droste will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3010 East Chandler Ave, Evansville, IN 47714. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 3010 East Chandler Ave, Evansville, IN 47714.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Francis and her staff, Deaconess VNA Hospice and caregivers, Sheba Duvall and Kelli Forrester.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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November 11, 2014
Tom and Jim, I am truly sorry for the loss of your dear Mom. I have many happy memories of spending time out in the backyard with her on the swing, the life stories we shared and the baseball games we, "coached". I am certainly going to miss her and am so grateful I had the chance to know her.
One of the 4 M's,
Martha Schenk-Evansville
Sheba Duvall
November 11, 2014
There are no words to describe my feelings for MJ...she was my best friend, my grandma,my adviser, my EVERYTHING!! My love goes to you boys, you done everything possible to make her stay on earth a smooth happy one. I have never met anyone as loving and dedicated as Tom and Jim. It has been an honor and a pleasure to take care of mom the past 6 yrs. I don't know what to do with myself now that I can't go there and be with her..I will always treasure my time with her and with Tom and Jim.They are my best friends and my adopted brothers,and I love you both with all my heart...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS...
November 11, 2014
My sincere Sympathy to Tom and Jacob. MaryJane was a huge part of my young life and I treasure every memory I had with her. Spending countless nights at her house, her hosting my first ever slumber party to which she drove the get away car while we tp'd! Taking me to work with her at the Evansville Freedom Festival where she would let me organize all of the buttons an then pay me with all the old buttons I could cart home with me! (I'm sure my mom appreciated!) Taking me to Christ the King with her to attend mass- I am certain I am a better Catholic today having had her early experience and guidance. I could list 100 memories I have of her, but what I will most remember is her patience, kindness, enthusiasm for life, her love of family and just what an incredible woman she was. I am certain I am a better woman today having had her in my life.
Debra Ford
November 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Sharon Robling-Cleveland
November 11, 2014
My sincere sympathy to all in the family. In 1956,when I had just graduated from Central High School, Mary Jane hired me for my first full-time job at Dunhill's as a bookkeeper. She was so patient with me and encouraged me so much. She taught me many office skills. Through the years I was able to let her know how important she had been in my young life.
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