Mary Lou Spaeth Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Lou Spaeth of Waukegan, Illinois, born in Hancock, Michigan, who passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Douglas Trangmar and Lucy Trangmar (Condon); her husband George Spaeth; and her grandchildren, Connor Spaeth and Anne Spaeth.
She is survived by: her children, George D. Spaeth of Waukegan, IL, Mary Buroker (Ken) of Madison, WI, Doug Spaeth (Karen) of Kenosha, WI, Jim Spaeth (Lisa) of Morrison, CO and Cathy McGowan (John) of Willowbrook, IL; her grandchildren, Megan Mirkes (Justin) of McFarland, WI, Katie Buroker of Madison, WI, Andrew Spaeth (Erin) of Holden, MA, Emily Spaeth, Christina Moffett (Alex) of Kenosha, WI, Ellesse DesMarteau (Sean) of Denver, CO, Jay McGowan (Katie Clausing) of Chicago, IL, Caleigh McGowan of Willowbrook, IL and Liam McGowan (Katie Maurer) of Orland Park, IL; her great grandchildren, Garik Spaeth, Molly, Riley Mirkes and Avery DesMarteau; her sister Jean McLaughlin of Chesterfield, MO; and her sister-in-law Fran Pirlot of Waukegan, IL. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas, Waukegan, IL 60085 or Matthias Academy matthiasacademy.org, an organization close to Mary Lou's heart as it provides a day program for disabled adults, including one of her beloved grandchildren.
