Mary J. (Frohna) Mentel, 71, formerly of Waterford and Greenfield, died peacefully April 17, 2014, at Oak Park Place, Madison. She was born to the late Rudy and Phyllis Frohna.
She married John F. Mentel on July 16, 1966, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death.
She worked for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as a Catholic schoolteacher, primarily at St. Alexander School for many years.
Survivors include her children, Janet (Wayne) Vandenbergh and Steve (Heather) Mentel; grandchildren, Jacob, Katherine and Grace; brothers, Ron, Tom and Jim Frohna and their families; other special family and friends.
She will always be remembered for her lovely singing voice, sparkly smile and love of music. She loved her grandchildren more than anything; nothing brought her more joy.
A special thank you to the staff at Oak Park Place – The Arbors and the Autumn Lane memory care unit. Thank you also to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the care, comfort and support they offered all of us as well as to our family and friends for all of their support and prayers.
Services are Friday May 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 3160 S. 63rd St., Milwaukee. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m., Friday in church. Inurnment at St. Adalbert Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, 517 North Segoe Road, Suite 301, Madison, would be appreciated. Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Services, Madison, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.informedchoicefunerals.com.
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