Obituary: Mary C. Graf

Mary C. Graf, 72, Allouez, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The daughter of the late Werner “Bud” and Martha (Ferron) Graf was born on December 4, 1943 in Sturgeon Bay. Mary worked as an OB/GYN Physician’s Assistant for 38 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Mary loved to travel, going to Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe as well as visiting relatives in the state of Washington. Mary loved all of her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and was still called “Kay Kay” by many of them.

She is survived by her sister, Dolores Bauer; brothers, Darrel (Sheila) Graf, Lee Graf, all of Sturgeon Bay; special “adopted” sister, Patty Scasny of Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, especially her name sake Mary Catherine Bauer and Gemma Bauer, who was born on Mary’s birthday; many other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger (Jean) Graf, Millard (Betty) Graf; brother-in-law, Gerald Bauer, all of Sturgeon Bay; dear friend, Rev. V. Anthony Dolski.

Family and friends may visit at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 139 S. Madison St., Green Bay, on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 9:00am to 10:15am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary at 10:30am with Rev. Joseph Dorner officiating. Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mary’s family and friends with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

Mary wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Green Bay Oncology for all of their care given to her. Also to her many friends from the round table at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for all of their love and support.

Mary’s family would like to give a special thank you to Patty Scasny for all of the love and care she has given to Mary during her illness.