I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I completed my social work internship under Mary in 2001. She was an absolutely amazing woman and will be truly missed. May you find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering.
Mary B. Schindler
May 20, 1957 – August 23, 2009
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mary B. Schindler, 52, of Sauk Rapids, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Mary died August 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. The Reverend Joseph Feders, OSB, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Parish Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00- 9:00 PM on Tuesday, and after 10:00 AM on Wednesday at the church in St. Joseph. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 PM at the church on Tuesday.
Mary was born in St. Cloud on May 20, 1957, to Bob and Alice (Ritter) Schindler. Following graduation from Apollo High School, Mary attended St. Cloud State University where she earned degrees in Women’s Studies and Spanish. She worked for Woman House as well as Catholic Charities in St. Paul and St. Cloud. She volunteered as a Diocesan Victim Advocate and was actively involved in Kamp Kimchee.
Mary married Ronald Syme on September 1, 1984. Mary’s love was her family and friends. With her zest for life, she enjoyed games, traveling, gardening, cooking, baking, and making maple syrup.
Mary is survived by: her husband Ronald; children Symon of Seattle, WA, Nate and Ali at home; parents Bob and Alice Schindler of St. Joseph; brothers and sister Denny (Clair) of St. Cloud, Doug (Glenda) of St. Stephen, Donny (Brenda) of Avon, Lori (Ken) of Minneapolis; and her much loved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her brother Duane “Duke”, and sister Vicki.
Memorials are preferred.
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SO VERY, VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE SENT YOUR WAY TO THE FAMILY. SHE IS AT PEACE AND NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE. PHYLLIS AND DICK B.
Ron, Symon, Nate and Ali,
So very SORRY to hear of your loss of Mary. We are in Montana now , Please accept our deepest condolences!!! Karen Terry Travis and Katy Zwiener
To the Schindler family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and to hear that you have lost another beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you.
Ron and Family,
Our hearts are with you .Mary brought happiness to all that knew her.You did not have to know her very long to know how important her family was to her and that you were her great source of happiness.She will be so greatly missed by all who knew her.
Dear Ron and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. We know that Mary is now in heaven, with no more suffering and at peace. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
Dear Syme and Schindler family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow and emptiness I feel in my heart with the passing of my dear friend, Mary. Please accept my condolences during this dark time. It is impossible to imagine the pain & distress you all are experiencing. I always told Mary she was my “angel on earth”. No one can or will replace such a loving, thoughtful, compassionate human being. Mary was one of a kind and she was taken from us too soon. My comfort is knowing she is in heaven and reunited with her siblings. There is no more fear, pain or sorrow for her to endure. Mary is in God’s loving arms. Rest “my angel”.
Services
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. JosephSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mary B. Schindler, 52, of Sauk Rapids, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph.
Friends may call from 4:00- 9:00 PM on Tuesday, and after 10:00 AM on Wednesday at the church in St. Joseph.
Parish prayers will be at 7:00 PM at the church on Tuesday.