So sad to hear that Mary is gone.  She has always been one of my favorite people even though we had not been in touch since I left Marquette.  I met here there when I was a new English professor just starting out and she was head of Campus Ministry.  If you will forgive my saying so, she kicked butt.  She rose above Marquette's bureaucratic vagaries at the time with grace and integrity.  She is my model of a strong, independent, caring and comfortable-in-herself woman.

Rest in peace, Mary. 

I knew Mary back when I was in Milawaukee attending Marquette University, and just heard of her death a few days ago from a Jesuit friend. We eventually lost touch when she moved up to Rochester and I moved back to New York, but I have never forgotten her kindness, her generosity of spirit, and most of all her laugh. I will treasure all my memories of her, but especially the ones where we were simply giddy together. Her family, friends, and colleagues are in my prayers as they mourn the moving-on of a truly beautiful soul.

Dear Joe:  Please accept my personal condolences for the loss of your sister and my cousin, Maryann.  I will remember her laugh and sense of humor -- especially when I brought her a couple bottles of beer at the St. Benedict Convent (which she snuck into the inner sanctum for consumption by herself and another good sister).  Meg and I will remember you guys at Mass this week -- and I know my sister Pat would also echo our thoughts.

Best regards

John Feeley

Mary was my teacher, mentor, advisor, spiritual guide and friend while I was a graduate student at St. Francis School of Pastoral Ministry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I cannot think of a kinder, wiser, more compassionate woman. I count myself as blessed to have known her and received her guidance and caring. The night skies have one more glorious light with Mary's death and entry into new life.

 I met Mary at the beginning of my nursing career at Methodist. She was an amazing woman that helped guide me and support me through that first year of struggles. She became an inspiration to me, a guide to help me through all of those things I wasn't really prepared for , full of encouragement and a friend after that. Always willing to listen, there for everyone, not just our families. Her humor, faith and strength will always be with me, reminding me of the person she was, and the type of person I want to be, there for others, strong in my faith and always having a smile on my face. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

 I met Mary at the beginning of my nursing career at Methodist. She was an amazing woman that helped guide me and support me through that first year of struggles. She became an inspiration to me, a guide to help me through all of those things I wasn't really prepared for , full of encouragement and a friend after that. Always willing to listen, there for everyone, not just our families. Her humor, faith and strength will always be with me, reminding me of the person she was, and the type of person I want to be, there for others, strong in my faith and always having a smile on my face. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

Mary was the epitome of compassion and the most beautiful extension of God's love.  I worked with her all of the years that she supported Station 44 as our Chaplain.   I cannot express how wonderful it was to know that it was Mary who could come when I put out the call for a Patient or family in need of Gods love and support.   We are all better for knowing Mary Feeley.   I know she is happy and whole again in heaven but we on earth will miss  her smile and all the ways she loved our Patients and us.  I guess bittersweet sums it up...

Mary was one of the first people I met when I began working at Marquette University in 1993. We quickly became good friends, and enjoyed many meaningful conversations, good meals, and fun activities together. I feel blessed to have known such a caring Christian woman. Since Mary moved to Minnesota, it has been harder to stay in touch, but I continue to value her friendship. May God grant peace to her soul in glory and comfort to those who will miss her here on earth.

Mary influenced my life in ways I'll never be able to fully express.  I'll be grateful to her and for her forever.  Although she has left us physically, her extraordinary wisdom and grace remain.  With condolences, prayers, and thanks to all who kept vigil in her dying and shared her journey's last days with us.

Kathleen Cepelka

To the friends and family of Mary,

Mary is one of the most gracious and faith-filled woman I have known. I was honored to work with her during our years at St. Francis School of Pastoral Ministry, and to counted as a friend thereafter. I was blessed by her, and even more blessed whenever I was in her presence. I celebrate with our Creator for the gift she was and is to us, now and forever,

David Lichter