Mary Schmit

Mary Margaret Schmit, 87, of Seymour, passed away Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born May 2, 1928, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Jaeckels) Buchinger. On October 14, 1948, she was united in marriage to Bernard "Bud" Schmit. He preceded her in death December 19, 2011.

Mary farmed with her husband on the Schmit homestead. She was a member of St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, Isaar and the Christian Mothers of the church. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, berry picking, gardening, cooking, baking and bird watching. Mary loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children: Mike (Karen) Schmit and their children: Cheri, Jackie (Travis); Frances Rudnick and her children: Benjamin (Ronda), Philip, Jessica, Jeremiah (special friend Stephanie), Joshua (Chelsea) and Rebecca (Pat); Marie (Bruce) Raymakers and their children: Doug (Jeanna), Ken (Amber), Debbie (Andy) and Greg (Pamela); Margie (Roy) Muck and their children: Amanda (Brandon), Jason (fiancAC.e Emily), Jennifer (Dylan) and Kristine; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Seagers; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Buchinger and Jean Buchinger.

Mary is preceded in death by two grandchildren: Keith and Jill; and Mary's siblings: John, Mike, Ed, Leo, Paul, Mark, Richard, Carl, Barbara and baby Antonette.

Friends may call at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Isaar on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian Belongia and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

A special thank you to Frances for opening up her home to mom for the past 6 months and to Rich Matuszak, Fr. Bob and Fr. Brian for their visits.