Mary E. York
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will follow at Monroe Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, and again on Saturday at the church from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Mary was born on September 22, 1936, in Adams County, Wisconsin, to Edward and Mabel (Berrian) Koehler. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. On September 28, 1957, Mary married Chester E. York at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Mary devoted much of her life to her family and the family farm. In addition to being a hardworking farmer’s wife, she enjoyed working as a cook at the Petenwell Pub and, more recently, at Spot-in-the-Woods, where she made the best pizza and many friends throughout the years. This is also where she met Jim Smith, her companion of 15 years.
Mary had a wide variety of interests and enjoyed keeping busy. She loved dancing, gardening, sewing, snowmobiling, playing Bunco, and making wedding cakes. She especially enjoyed watching the deer in her backyard and cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events. Above all, Mary treasured time spent with her family and the many friendships she made throughout her life.
Mary was actively involved in her community, serving as a 4-H leader and sewing leader. She was also a member of the Homemakers Club, Monroe Center Ladies Aid, the Roche-A-Cri Lions Club, and her Bunco group. Through her many activities and friendships, Mary became a familiar and beloved presence in the Arkdale and Monroe Center communities.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Chet; parents, Edward and Mabel Koehler; grandson, Devin Last; siblings, Betty (Robert) Waldo, Ed (Florence) Koehler, and in-laws Jessie & Irwin York.
Survivors include her children, Nancy (Gordy), Carol (Terry), and Janet (Jeff); grandchildren, Kevin (Viki), Craig (Teresa), Elizabeth (Matt), Duane (Anna), Jason, and Carrie; great-grandchildren, Jayden (Makayla), Maddox (Kenlee), Brittney (Clayton), Gunnar (Callie), Cahleel, Logan, Ethan, Anessa, Leo, Oliver, Tresten, Xavior, Seth, T.J., Skylar, and Cohen; great-great-grandchildren, Kollyns and Reed; and brother, Bob (Joyce). She is further survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, and friends.
Mary was truly an icon in the Arkdale/Monroe Center communities. Her friendly spirit, dedication to her family, and involvement in the lives of those around her will be fondly remembered. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the community she called home.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mary’s family, She will be missed. A super lady. I am glad I got to see Mary at her Birthday party. The York family is a special group and I Love you all and God Bless you all.
So sorry to hear about mary she was a very special lady
Sorry for loss.
I am sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I have loving memories of both her and your dad. Mary was the one who fixed Myron and I up by asking me if I would like to go out to dinner with her and Chet. I said yes, and believe me I was surprised to see Myron sitting in the car. The rest is history as they say. I loved to watch your mother dance and I enjoyed her laughter. She was a very loving and kind person to me throughout the years. She will be missed!
So many fun memories working with and partying with Mary. She was very hard working but loved to joke & have fun. So sorry for your loss. RIP Mary!!! Tell Chet I said Hi!!!
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So sorry for your loss. Mary was a Great Lady she always made me laugh. She will be missed 💝
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a Great Lady she always made me laugh. She will be missed 💝
Carol and Terry, Sorry to hear of your Mom passing. I know how you will miss her but you will always have many special memories to hang on to. Take care.
Sorry for your loss,prayers to all
Nancy,Carol&Janet,
Our sympathies to your family! Were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing! She was a great lady and always had a cheerful outlet and kind words! She will be missed by all who knew her!
Love, Kenny and Beth
To All of Aunt Mary’s Family,
Aunt Mary, was always full of life & energy, in everything thing she did. If it was her & Uncle Chet, or her & Jim, i enjoyed, alot of fun, laughter & talks, with them. No more pain, fly high Aunt Mary..love you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mary was such a wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss; you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary was a great lady
Carol and Terry,
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Holding you close in our thoughts. ❤️
Nancy, Carol, Janet & Families, So sorry about Mary’s passing. She was a wonderful, loving, full of life person. She enjoyed life to the fullest. I will always cherish the fun times I had in Mary’s company. Keep close the wonderful memories. She will be missed by everyone. She was always smiling and ready to give hugs. Sending big hugs to all of you. Love you all.
A genuinely pleasant woman to with whom to engage in conversations. Rest in peace Mary.
Carol and family,
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great woman. If you need anything please let us know. ❤️
My sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family. RIP Mary.
Dear Nancy, Carol, Janet and family,
What a woman of life which I have seen in each of her children! My condolences and sincere sympathies. From the Kouba family!!!
Great Aunt Mary will be so missed. Love you all, Nancy, Carol , Janet 😘
We are so very sorry for your loss! She was an amazing woman and will be missed dearly. Carol please know that Tammy and I are thinking of you and please let us know if there is anything we can do.
I grew up with Mary and Chet being friends of my grandparents. She was a wonderful woman had many memories of her at the ladies aid events growing up. Carol and family you are in our prayers. Sierra and family
My Sympathies to all, Aunt Mary was one of a kind and very gracious and fun loving. She shall be missed by many in the community. Praying for healing for all of the family and friends that are grieving for her! RIP, till we meet again!
So very sorry for the loss of Mary. A very dear long time friend and will miss this great lady. She’s probably running the bunco games in heaven. May the family cherish all of their fond memories ❤️
Condolences to Mary’s family. She will be remembered for her many words and deeds. Cherish your memories. So happy Mary enjoyed her bnirthday celebration at Arkdale park. It was a joy to see her looking great and enjoying everyone around her! God bless all of you!
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss of Mary. She is no longer struggling and having a great reunion in heaven. We shared so many fun times, especially at rec. days, and working together at Bay Rest. RIP, Mary
RIP Mary, lots of coffee at her and Chet’s table, sometimes late at night on the way home from a Lions meeting, always an interesting conversation. Good friends and they will be remembered and missed. Condolences to all the family.
My Sincere Condolences to Mary’s family. Mary will be remembered throughout her community of friends and family.
We were saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was one happy soul. Sympathy & blessings to her Family.
My thoughts are with the family. May your memories bring you through the sadness of losing someone so special.
Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
So very sorry on your family’s loss. Love and hugs to all of you.
Mary you are dancing in heaven I’m so glad you so enjoyed your birthday celebration. Heaven received another angel
So sorry to read about Mary. We go back many years when Chet worked at the Co-Op and Mary was on our bowling league, such fun times. She was one of a kind and loved by all. God Bless.
Mary was such an awesome person, always smiling. Ray and I will miss her. Sending our love and prayers to all Mary’s family and friends.
Nancy,Carol, Janet and families…I have so many fond memories growing up with all of you that I will hold near and dear in my heart forever. You all have my sincerest sympathies. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace and still full of spunk in heaven. ❤️❤️
I spent a lot of time with Janet and Chet&Mary growing up. Numerous trips roller skating, birthday partys when we were kids, later in life I bowled in a couples bowling league with Janet and Chet&Mary were our teammates. We had a lot of fun together backbin the day. Chet&Mary were always at the Lions Park manning the concession stand and would always give my boys ring pops and they both remember that to this day. Her and Chet were great people and are and will be missed. To Janet I’m so sorry for your loss, but they are now back together. Nancy&Gordy, Carol&Terry and families and Jeff you all have my family’s deepest condolences. Fred, Debbie, Hunter and Ryan
I spent a lot of time with Janet and Chet&Mary growing up. Numerous trips roller skating, birthday partys when we were kids, later in life I bowled in a couples bowling league with Janet and Chet&Mary were our teammates. We had a lot of fun together backbin the day. Chet&Mary were always at the Lions Park manning the concession stand and would always give my boys ring pops and they both remember that to this day. Her and Chet were great people and are and will be missed. To Janet I’m so sorry for your loss, but they are now back together. Nancy&Gordy, Carol&Terry and families and Jeff you all have my family’s deepest condolences. Fred, Debbie, Hunter and Ryan
She truly was an icon of Monroe Center and Adams County. She lived life to the fullest and supported her family and community to the fullest. RIP beautiful Mary. Love and condolences to her family.
So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful lady.
So sorry for your family’s loss……
We are so sorry to hear such sad news. We both loved Mary and will never forget her. Whenever we saw her we received hugs. God bless all her family and always remember what a wondrrful lady she was. She will never be forgotten by many. Blessings to all. Luv Cathy & Dennis
So very sorry for the family and community’s loss. Mary was an incredible lady and such a force for fun, laughter, good spirits, and always hard at work. I will always treasure my memories of working with her and knowing her for most of my life. Wishing Mary, and all of you peace. I hope you find comfort in knowing how deeply she loved all of you and how proud she was of each and every one of you!
What a great lady Mary was. Prayers to her family.
What a great lady Mary was. Prayers to her family.
Mary was a great lady! Prayers to her family.
What a wonderful lady she was, she will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts.
So very sorry for your family’s loss, a wonderful lady