A private family service will be on Easter Sunday at her home and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Gilbert, West Virginia. Mary was born in Portage Township, Houghton County, Michigan on February 8, 1927 to Adolph and Estelle Mary (Edgerton) Laux. She was an Enrolled member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Ojibwa Indians. Mary came from a large family of 8 one of which was a very special brother Rudy (Sweetpea).

Mary and her husband Earl made many trips back to Houghton to assist with her brother Rudy and her Mothers care. She moved to Milwaukee in 1957 and began working at the AC Sparkplug Kennelworth factory were she met her very special friend Vi Ydnate. Mary transferred to A-C Delco in Oakcreek, were she met another very special friend Bernice Moser who became her traveling buddy in years to come.

Mary met Earl Montgomery at Delco and they were married on January 30,1960 in Waukegan Illinois. She and Earl resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where they joined the Southside Church of Christ. Her daughter, Wanda Jeanne Montgomery was born on August 15, 1960 and her Son, Ronald Scott Montgomery was born on October 14, 1962.

Mary and Earl built a home in Caledonia, Wisconsin and moved in on August 10, 1967. Mary enjoyed many things, one of which was traveling with her dear friend Bernice. She was able to see Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Jerusalem, Florida and Hawaii. Mary retired from General Motors Delphi on April 1^st 1990 with over thirty years of service. She had a lot of fun with (kids) at work taking several trips to Las Vegas. Mary loved her Grandchildren Very much and held them very close to her heart. Mary and Earl were able to take Ryan, one of their grandchildren to see Washington D.C. and visit family in Roanoke, Virginia and Gilbert, West Virginia in the summer of 1990 following her retirement.

Mary�s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer�s and after a courageous battle, made his journey home on November 16, 1996. Shortly after Earl�s death, Mary was diagnosed with Alzheimer�s and her daughter Wanda became her caregiver. She was given the nickname "Sophia" during a visit with her dear friend Vi in August of 1999 in Woodstock, Georgia, her Great Aunt Nonie Cowan in October of 2000, Nashville Tennessee and made several trips to Gilbert West Virginia, Houghton, Michigan and Crivitz, Wisconsin to visit family and Grandchildren.

Mary, Wanda and her Grandson Dustin moved to Adams, Wisconsin on September 15, 2003 to make life more manageable, peaceful and serene. Mary very much enjoyed living in the area and she was able to do things and see much of the beauty in and around Adams County until the Alzheimer�s would not let go. However from her home she was able to see all of the beauty outside and have the comfort from her buddies, Dakotah and Nandi, her dogs. She loved to listen to her Polka music throughout the years and it was a very big part of her life. Her son, Ron; daughter-in-law, Cindy; and grandchildren Paisley and Paige were able to visit her on New Years 2009.

Mary�s grandson, Dustin was a special gleam in her eye. He was that little guy that she knew would make her smile and give her comfort. Wanda Jeanne took care of Mary for many years and tried her best to cushion all the hard blows through their crazy journey. Mary will always hold a very special place in everyone�s heart.

Special thanks to Dr. Kevin, nurse Maggie, 2^nd floor staff at Riverview Hospital and to Hospice Touch.

Mary will be terribly missed by Wanda and Dustin. "It will never be the same but you are finally, finally at peace. God bless my angel, we love you"

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.