A memorial mass for Marilyn (Mary) LaFond, 70, of Two Rivers, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial of her cremated remains to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mary passed away peacefully at her residence on the evening of May 6, 2020 after a courageous, hard-fought, 8-month battle with cancer. She was born on June 7, 1949 in Manitowoc to Arnold and Abertha (Jung) Tienor. Mary attended St. Mary’s grade school in Clarks Mills and graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1967. She married Jim LaFond on April 17, 1971 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Together they were blessed with 49 years of wedded bliss and had 3 children.
She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. from 1967 to 1973. After that, Mary stayed home to care for her family. She was a wonderful mother who never seemed to tire and always put her family first. Later she was employed with CESA #7 Head Start for over 20 years.
In her retirement she volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul in Two Rivers, as well as the Two Rivers Senior Center. She was also a member of the Ladies of St. Peter the Fisherman. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, camping and fishing.
Mary’s greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She was able to pass along her love, baking, cooking and sewing to her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren will cherish the many hours spent in the kitchen with her baking Christmas cookies.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; three children and their spouses, Scott (Michele) LaFond of Green Bay, Jeff (Dr. Kathryn) LaFond of Green Bay, and Sara (Eric) Trepanier of Oconto; nine grandchildren: Jordan Granger; Jared, Jenna and Jessica LaFond; Nicholas and Caitlyn LaFond; Owen, Sophie and Oliver Trepanier. She is further survived by six siblings: Donald (Mardell) Tienor, David (Kathy) Tienor, Eleanor (Greg) Matczynski, all of Manitowoc; Janet (Jim) Wadzinske, Dan (Liz) Tienor, all of rural Manitowoc; Paul (Gladys) Tienor of Valders; one brother-in-law, Dennis Basken of rural Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Judy LaFond and Bev Kreul (family friend) of Milwaukee, Marilyn (Paul) Howman of Plymouth, MN, John (Marie) LaFond of Two Rivers; and two uncles, Emil Duchow and Victor Koerner; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Abertha Tienor; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Cyril and Arbutus LaFond; a sister, Delores Basken; and her dear friend Mary Williams.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Monday morning, July 19th, from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorial offerings in Mary’s name may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish or sent to www.curesarcoma.org.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers is assisting the LaFond family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff of Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center for their compassionate care and kindness extended to Mary throughout her illness.
