Mary Von Bereghy

Mary von Bereghy, 90, of Oconomowoc, passed away very peacefully on Thursday evening, March 31, 2010, at the Masonic Home in Dousman. Mary was born on October 23, 1919. Mary was united in marriage to Robert von Bereghy in 1943 in New Haven, Connecticut . After graduating from Marquette University, Mary worked for a short time as a speech therapist. One of her greatest joys was to express her love of life through painting. She also spent many years living on Upper Nashota Lake, enjoying the surroundings of family and neighbors on the water. Mary?s passion was her children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is survived by her her sons John (Jean), Erich (Anne), and daughters, Barbara (Mike) Krzoska, Chris (Mark) Bennett and Jane (Scott) Halbrucker, Dwyn von Bereghy; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert M. von Bereghy, brother James Stadler, and her son, Robert J. von Bereghy. A Funeral Mass for Mary will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at St. Catherine Parish, W359 N8512 Brown Street, Oconomowoc. Reverend David A. Verhasselt will officiate. A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Mary will be laid to rest at St. Joan of Arch Cemetery in Oconomowoc. Mary?s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and caregivers at the Masonic Home in Dousman for all of their wonderful care, compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Masonic Home in Dousman, 410 N. Main Street, 53118.