MARY KRACKENBERGER Obituary

My belated, deepest sympathy to Jack and Mary's children and grandchildren. I only heard of her death today. Mary and I were friends from high school, and saw each other through the seventies prior to my move to South Dakota in '76. We gradually lost touch, but I did get to exchange a few words with her at 50th Reunion. We only moved back to the area last year. I wish I had known on time to attend her funeral. I so admired her courage these last years as well as her many accomplishments.

I remember Mary as a young, idealistic Peace Corps Volunteer in India. She gave to others with compassion and love.
We lost touch through the years, but I always remembered Mary. She was so special.
Helen Keller once wrote,"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us".
Sincere condolence to your family and friends.

Carolyn Jones-Cullen
RPCV India 44

Our deepest condolences to Jack and the family. May you know God's comfort and peace.

Dear Jack and family,

So sad to hear of Mary's passing and sorry for the pain and loss all of you are feeling. Mary was a wonderful person I always admired and respected. I will forever remember our famous victory in softball where our team was down 10 runs in the bottom of the final inning and Mary gave them her pep-up speech. She told them not to give up, we could still win if everyone just got on base, be patient, watch for pitch you like. Well they did just that and we won. To me this is how Mary lived her life. Never giving up, being patient and encouraging to those around her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Our prayers are with Mary's family. I will always remember our little chats when you
and John were walking Kasper.
Always a smile on your face.
It was our pleasure to have known you and to
have you and your family as neighbors.


Millie & Walt Rusak

My love and prayers are with all of you. I'm sorry I cannot be there for Mary's Mass. I cherish the times we shared together in recent years and all the phone calls. I always admired Mary and feel truly blessed that God made us cousins.

My sincere sympathies and prayers for Mary and all the Krachenberger's.

Krackenberger Family-

I was deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing.I am comforted because I am one of the lucky ones whose life was touched by this very special woman. I join you and the many others who will miss her, but I remain grateful still for having known her. May God Bless you all!

As the Irish are wont to say,
"she was a grand lady." It was a privilege to know Mary.