Mary Taylor

Mrs. Mary Taylor of Port Washington passed away at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the age of 83.

  Mary was born in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 3, 1940, the daughter of Leonard and Leona Leiser Link.

She attended local schools and graduated from Assumption High School with the Class of 1957.

  On May 12, 1962, Mary was united in marriage with Paul Taylor at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids.

The couple settled in Wautoma and began their family. They moved to their home on Montgomery Street in Port Washington in the late 1960s.

  Mrs. Taylor worked as a medical secretary at St. Alphonsus Hospital and later at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Washington and Mequon. Mary retired with more than 40 years of dedicated service.

In her spare time, Mary did the alterations for Saeger’s Menswear in downtown Port.

  Mary was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington  and later St. John XXIII Parish. For several years she helped with funeral luncheons and other activities as part of the Christian Women.

Mary enjoyed sewing and crafting, but she was all about family. She and Paul could often be found attending the activities of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, even if it meant heading out of state.

  Those left to cherish Mary’s memory include her husband Paul, children Jeff (Debbie) Taylor of Grafton and Amy (Dennis) Donfris of Cary, Ill., six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mary is further survived by three brothers, Huntz (Marilyn) Link, Fritz (Agie) Link and Paul (Dee Dee) Link and brother-in-law Ray Wolosek, all of Wisconsin Rapids, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, John Link, and four sisters, Betty Wolosek, Marjorie Lyman, Caroline Olson, and June (the late Bob) Greeneway.

  Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the service at noon.

Mary will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington, following the service.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.