Mary Elizabeth (Prohaska) Haines, a long-time resident of Friendship, Wisconsin and Clinton, Wisconsin, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Center after a long illness. She celebrated her 78th birthday surrounded by family.
Mary was born on April 17, 1938 to the late Edward and Florence (Knesting) Prohaska. She was united in marriage to her loving and devoted Husband Bernard Haines on June 22, 1957 in Eastman, Wisconsin. They resided in Eastman where their union was blessed with 4 children whom she loved and adored. Mary and Bernard moved to Minnesota for a short time before residing in Clinton, Wisconsin. They moved to Friendship WI after Bernard retired from Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere, IL.
Mary’s first priority was encouraging and supporting her husband and raising her children. She was also very active in the Clinton community. She worked as a secretary for local businesses including Gilbank Construction Company. She was involved in the St. Stephens Catholic Community cooking for many fundraisers, cleaning the church, singing in the choir, teaching catechism as well as being a member on the altar society. Mary also enjoyed sewing, scrabble, card games, bowling and just socializing with others. Most weekends were spent with extended family creating lasting bonds and many memories. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Mary will be deeply missed.
Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bernard Haines, her son Jeffery (Kitrina) Haines, her daughters Lani (Donald) Fridley, Diane Haines, Trudy (Scott) Miller, her cherished grandchildren Jamie and Christian Fridley; her sister Irene Morovits and brother James Prohaska, sister-in-law to Ruby (Haines) Hay, Ida (Haines) Ward, Terry (Sherry) Haines, Arthur (Sandy) Haines and Darlene (Chris) Girton. She was also Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by Edward Prohaska (father), Frank Becwar (step-father) and Florence Becwar (mother), Clara & Herbert Haines, Hogie & Ruth (Haines) Hogan, Linda (Haines) & Gordon McCullick, Tom & Joyce Haines, and Harley Haines.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Necedah’s St. Francis Catholic Church, 2001 S Main St, Necedah, WI 54646 on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Visitation with the family will begin at 9:30 a.m. to be followed by a funeral mass and luncheon.
Mary was a great friend and always happy. St. Stephen’s Family missed her when you moved and always looked forward to your visits. So sorry for your loss.
My mom, Paula, and I worked with Mary at Swiss Colony and rode together for those years. We laughed going and coming home and had a good time together always. Mary was a fun, good hearted lady, who will be missed by all who knew her. Our sympathy to Bernie and all her family.
So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to you and your family. Hugs to you, Trudy and Scott. Love aunt Kay and uncle Bob.
Trudy,Scott & family, I’m sorry to here of your Mom’s passing.
My Prayer are with you and the family
Trudy and Scott, my prayers are with you and all the family.
Trudy, Scott and family, I’m so sorry to here of you Mothers passing.
My Prayers are with you all.
Lani and family:
I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mother but her children were a great indication of what a wonderful woman she was.
Lani and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your Mom rest in peace with our Lord Jesus. Praying for peace and love in your family.
(HUGS)
Dad, Jeff, Lani, Diane and Trudy,
So Sorry for your loss. Mom will be truly missed
Love your other daughter
Kymm and Mark
Bernard and family,
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a dear woman, who always had a smile and a kind word. It’s been a while since I saw her at St Joseph’s, but she was often in my thoughts. Please know that all of you are in prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed taking care of her.
Bernard and family,
Was shocked to find this obit. I missed Mary for these past several years. So sorry to find she has passed. Hope to see you at the memorial service in May.
Nancy and Roger Linda