Mary L. Praefke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary L. Praefke of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on May 8, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nicholas Arnold and Susan Arnold; her husband Gordon Praefke; her son Jason Praefke; her son-in-law Michael Taraboi; and her siblings, Nick Arnold, Nancy Clark and Susan Praefke.
She is survived by: her children, Kathryn Spaude (James), Kurt Willer (Connie), Mary Beth Waters (Rick) and James Willer (Karen); her stepchildren, Barbara Praefke and Carson Praefke; her daughter-in-law Susanne Praefke; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Taraboi (Julie), Michael Taraboi (Sarah), Joseph Taraboi (Michelle), James Taraboi (Paula), Nicole Spaude, Sam Spaude, Rebecca Willer, Kyle Willer (Taylor), Ethan Willer, Thomas Willer (Elysa Schreiner), Charles Willer, Matthew Willer, Wyatt Praefke and Elizabeth Praefke. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated.
