obit-thumbnail

Mary E. Carpenter

February 3, 1950 - March 7, 2017
Visitation
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 3/11, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 3/11, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mass
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 3/11, 2:00 pm

Mary Esther Carpenter (nee Byrne), 67 years old, of Mayville, passed away into God’s loving care on Tuesday, March 7 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.A visitation for Mary will take place on Saturday, March 11 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Apostles Catholic Church at 16000 West National Avenue in New Berlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Father Don Thimm celebrating the Mass. A private inurnment will be conducted by the immediate family at a later date.Mary was born the daughter of Everett and Esther (Lyon) Byrne on February 3, 1950 in New Berlin, WI. She attended St. Mary’s Academy High School in Milwaukee, and St. Norbert’s College in West De Pere, where she met and was later married to Ronald Carpenter of Aurora, IL, on June 23, 1973. Mary was a gifted and devoted teacher, and taught grade school in the New Berlin school system and at the Catholic grade schools in Lomira and Theresa. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. Mary was a gifted musician and pianist. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and travelling with her husband and children, especially weekends in Eagle River, WI. Mary had a kind, loving spirit that touched everyone around her. She is survived by: her husband- Ronald Carpenter; her children- Julie (Donald) Foss and Kristen (Kris) Wampole; her brothers- Paul (Mary Beth), Peter (Laurie), Patrick (Cathy), and her sister- Alice (Jim Olson); her grandchildren- Aria Carpenter, Brayden Wampole and Madison Wampole; and numerous relatives and friends.Mary was preceded in death by her parents.In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 1120 James Drive, Suite A Hartland, WI 53029.

Visitation
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 3/11, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 3/11, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mass
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
16000 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 3/11, 2:00 pm

Mary Esther Carpenter (nee Byrne), 67 years old, of Mayville, passed away into God’s loving care on Tuesday, March 7 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.A visitation for Mary will take place on Saturday, March 11 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Apostles Catholic Church at 16000 West National Avenue inContinue Reading

See Condolences
Plant a tree in memory of Mary
 An environmentally friendly option.
Ellie Sokoly left a message on March 10, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. Always been impressed with the girls and their talent.
Bethel Simmons left a message on March 9, 2017:
God bless you, Mary. Some of my warmest memories of our St. Norbert College years are of you and Ron and all the SNC gang. You brought joy and laughter and love into this world. Thank you, Ron, for sharing her wonderful spirit throughout the years. Love and peace to all. Bethel Simmons
Sig and Linda Semrau left a message on March 9, 2017:
Our deepest sympathy to the Carpenter family. We remembered your family as the kids went to St John's here in Mayville. May God give you comfort and peace.
Bob Weis left a message on March 9, 2017:
Very sorry to hear, Ron. I've been praying for you and your family. What I remember most was her big smile and ready laugh. God be with you. Bob Weis
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Show More