Mary C. Wertman (1930-2016)

Mary Wertman

Mary Catherine Wertman, age 86, of Racine, passed away on Friday July 8th, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints.

Mary was born in Danville, Pennsylvania on March 18th, 1930 to Robert Davis and Kathryn McCormick. She was educated in the schools of Pennsylvania. In 1947, she married William R. Wertman and they had nine children together. They later divorced.

Mary was a gifted homemaker. She was very loving and supportive of her many children and grandchildren. Mary had a strong faith and was always involved with many activities at her church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially if it involved watching NASCAR, football, or Brewers or Cubs baseball.

Surviving Mary are her five sons, William A. (Elaine) of Paris, IL, Kenneth L. (Sara) of Madison, Dennis E. (Pat) of Racine, Daniel L. (Sue) of Racine and James M. also of Racine and her three daughters, Linda (Rick) Chapel of Florida, Dana J. Wertman of Minnesota and Wendy S. Orosz of Texas as well as 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her two sisters Jean (Robert) Reedy and Dorothy (Frank) Bertoni.

Preceding Mary in death were her parents, and her son David in 1959.

Funeral Services for Mary will be held on Friday July 15th, 2016 at 11:00AM at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (322 Ohio Street). Visitation with the family will be held on Friday at the church from 9:30AM until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

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