Susie Gustke wrote on January 17, 2013
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. I loved visiting Mary's shop, I didn't get out there often, but she was always so friendly and helpful. I made a queen size triple irish chain quilt that is currently on my bed. I will think of Mary everytime when I look at this quilt. Prayers to you all!

Kris Janssen, Waulesha, WI wrote on January 16, 2013
Going to Yds has always been the hilight of a trip to the Oshkosh/Omro area. Mary amazed us all with her knowledge of where everything was in the store and what she did or did not have. She will be sorely missedf by many of us in the quilting community. I am so sorry for your loss.

Nia (Kuhl) Westover wrote on January 15, 2013
Im very sorry to hear of the death of your mother, Mary. My son, David Kuhl, is now 26 years old. As a child he was always interested in art  always working on a special project and Mary encouraged that. I would bring Dave into YDS and his eyes would just pop! One time when he was about 4 he told me when he died, he hoped heaven was just like YDS. J As a mom, I so appreciated how very patient she was with my son while he browsed through the store. Mary was one of the special adults my child was fortunate enough to encounter. I know she will be missed! Nia (Kuhl) Westover

Eve Lynne Wojahn wrote on January 14, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy to you on Mary's passing. She was one-of-kind - the BEST kind. Helpful, friendly, energetic....it was always a joy to stop at the shop and visit as she measured out my fabric. She will be missed.

Sandy Ansfield wrote on January 11, 2013
My condolences to Mary's family. Mary's shop was always a treat to visit. Mary was always so friendly to customers and knew where every fabric in her shop was located. She was helpful in suggesting ideas as well as fabrics and other supplies. I certainly will miss her.

Carol Dillinger wrote on January 10, 2013
Dear Dorothy and family, you have my deepest sympathy. It was a pleasure knowing Mary over the years. Everytime I visited YDS I was able to find some treasures to start my next project. God bless you all and help you through this difficult time.

Joan Coats wrote on January 10, 2013
Mary will forever hold a special place in my heart. She always had a smile when I came into her shop.Mary was such a hard worker and loved her family . I will always remember the conversations we had. Mostly we talked about Dorothy and Eve.... grandsons were so dear to her. Mary shared quilts with me that were created by her family. I duplicated one of the quilts but realize that it can not ever compare. I will always remember my dear friend.

Suzann Smolarek wrote on January 10, 2013
It has been my sincere pleasure to work with Mary and Dorothy from a supplier side of the business for over 20 years. She is a joy to work with and a pleasure to visit. She was a very creative individual with kindness and concern for all. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends and anyone whom was touched by her.

Mike Krumenacher wrote on January 10, 2013
Aunt Mary will be greatly missed by all! My prayers are with you all!

Edith Fousek wrote on January 9, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family, especially Dorothy who was also very helpful in the store. Mary was so sharp and always knew what she had in stock and just where it was in the store. We will all miss her and hope that the family can reopen the store. Hugs to all, Edith

Candy (Gast) Kohler wrote on January 8, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Many memories of very past years. May God comfort you all.

Linda Helders wrote on January 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She will be greatly missed. She was always so helpful and caring.

Sue Schaefer wrote on January 8, 2013
Sorry to hear about Mary. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with all her family.

Rita Olson wrote on January 8, 2013
Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to know Mary from my visits to YDS.

Betty Gunther wrote on January 8, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in prayer. Mary was fun to talk with in her shop I will so miss the conversations on quilting.

Jill Schmoker Mueller wrote on January 7, 2013
My sincerest condolences for your loss, Evelyn.

Rosie Butzen wrote on January 7, 2013
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of trasition in your life. Mary and her very unigue shop have left me with many memories, great finds under a stack of fabric, and her fabulous memory where that certain piece of fabric was located.

Jeanne Kresal McPeek wrote on January 7, 2013
Thinking of the family. My prayers are with you. I will miss not seeing Aunt Mary when I come home to visit. God Bless

Jean Balthazor wrote on January 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a sweet, kind person and many in the quilting community will miss her dearly!

Melanie Froling wrote on January 7, 2013
My condolences to Mary's family. She was a very special person. She was always so kind. I'm a long-time customer of Mary's and I will miss her a great deal.

Christy Groskreutz wrote on January 7, 2013
May God give you His comfort and Peace during the coming days. Mary will be remembered as a very friendly and generous person!

Rhonda wrote on January 7, 2013
Evie and Dorothy, your Mom was a wonderful, sweet person. We will miss her dearly! My prayers are with all of you.

Char Kiesling,6th Dist. Pres. American Legion Auxiliary wrote on January 7, 2013
With heartfelt sympathy to Mary's family & friends from the 6th District. Mary was a wonderful & faithful member of the ALA for many years & we will miss her. God Bless her soul. Char Kiesling

Diane Holz, Kaukauna WI wrote on January 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, I drove past the house and store just a lil over a week ago and thought about her. I shopped the store a few times, and if what I was looking for was not hiding in the building Mary would special order it for me, it was great knowing that I could get exactly what I was looking for. The craft world has lost a terrific lady. I know she is making Heaven a little prettier.

Joanne Caarlson wrote on January 6, 2013
Mary's was a secial place for quilters. She had fabric galore and was able to be so helpful when one needed a certain type. May God be with her family. She will be missed.

carol Kocher wrote on January 6, 2013
I just loved Mary and will miss her dearly, I live in AZ. in the winter and needed some fabric that I Had gotten from the store I called and ask if she could help me out, and she went above and beyond and sent the material I needed. God rest her soul.

Susan Knaack wrote on January 6, 2013
Peace to the family. Mary was a joy to me everytime I visited her shop. I will remember her fondly.

Sonia Kendzierski wrote on January 6, 2013
Mary was a special person who enjoyed having sewing, quilting, and craft enthusiasts visit her shop. She was always helpful when they expressed their needs for supplies. Thank you, Mary! Go in peace!

Nancy Kress wrote on January 6, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I knew she was will for some time, but never though she was this ill, for so many time she would bounce back from not feeling well. I knew Mary & Dorothy from visiting YDS. My thought and prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy Kress

Patty Beardslee wrote on January 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.