Doris J. (Olson) Mays, 90, long-time resident of McAllister, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, following a major stroke. Born to the late Hilda and August Olson on Oct. 28, 1921, she attended the old McAllister Grade School (currently the Wagner Town Hall) through the 10th grade. She then boarded in Marinette for two years to finish her education, graduating from Marinette High School in 1938. After graduation, Doris worked at the Marinette County Nurses' Office for several years before establishing a career in banking. She was employed as a teller and later an Assistant Vice-President at the First National Bank of Marinette. Doris made countless friendships over the span of her 25 years at the bank, retiring in 1984. Her high energy and love of people kept her working part-time until the age of 85.
In addition to her career, Doris devoted her life to volunteering at her home church, Community Lutheran of McAllister. She used her considerable musical talents to serve the church as organist, choir leader, and accompanist for most of her adult life. It was her role of teaching junior high students for over 50 years, however, that may have had the greatest impact on others, touching the lives of a multitude of young people, many of whom continued to visit her over the years.
Doris married Cecil Mays on Aug. 4, 1945, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Cecil preceded her in death on April 18, 2003. Doris and Cecil spent many winters in Florida during retirement and enjoyed numerous camping trips with family over the years, making friends wherever they traveled.
Doris was beloved by all who knew her - from the extraordinary people in the McAllister community to her former customers at the First National Bank of Marinette. Her life touched the hearts of young and old alike, and she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her husband, Cecil, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Olson, Green Bay; infant twin brothers, Gordon and Glen Olson; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Doris is survived by twin daughters, Joan (Denver) Johnson, Suamico; Jane (Mike) Tyler, Green Bay; and one son, Lyle, West Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Aubrey Johnson, Gentry Johnson, Sara (Dan) Pullen, Kristine (Joe) Vine, and Emily (Dan) Tadisch; six great-grandchildren, Mason Rogers, Brady Pullen, Madison Vine, Olivia Vine, Jack Vine, and Chloe Tadisch; sisters-in-law, Ellen Olson, Green Bay; Carol Mays, Marinette; and Jean Mays, Fort Smith, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was the greatest source of joy in her life. We had the blessing of celebrating her 90th birthday with a gathering of 90 friends and family at her church only weeks before her passing. It was a highlight for her and an appropriate grand finale to a life well lived.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Unity Hospice for their loving care during Mom's health challenges over the last several months and to the exceptional friends and neighbors in McAllister whose regular visits brightened Mom's life every day.
Friends and family may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Marinette, on Monday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Community Lutheran Church of McAllister, Highway 180, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, until services at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Paul Hueter officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service in the church cemetery.
In addition to her career, Doris devoted her life to volunteering at her home church, Community Lutheran of McAllister. She used her considerable musical talents to serve the church as organist, choir leader, and accompanist for most of her adult life. It was her role of teaching junior high students for over 50 years, however, that may have had the greatest impact on others, touching the lives of a multitude of young people, many of whom continued to visit her over the years.
Doris married Cecil Mays on Aug. 4, 1945, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Cecil preceded her in death on April 18, 2003. Doris and Cecil spent many winters in Florida during retirement and enjoyed numerous camping trips with family over the years, making friends wherever they traveled.
Doris was beloved by all who knew her - from the extraordinary people in the McAllister community to her former customers at the First National Bank of Marinette. Her life touched the hearts of young and old alike, and she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her husband, Cecil, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Olson, Green Bay; infant twin brothers, Gordon and Glen Olson; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Doris is survived by twin daughters, Joan (Denver) Johnson, Suamico; Jane (Mike) Tyler, Green Bay; and one son, Lyle, West Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Aubrey Johnson, Gentry Johnson, Sara (Dan) Pullen, Kristine (Joe) Vine, and Emily (Dan) Tadisch; six great-grandchildren, Mason Rogers, Brady Pullen, Madison Vine, Olivia Vine, Jack Vine, and Chloe Tadisch; sisters-in-law, Ellen Olson, Green Bay; Carol Mays, Marinette; and Jean Mays, Fort Smith, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was the greatest source of joy in her life. We had the blessing of celebrating her 90th birthday with a gathering of 90 friends and family at her church only weeks before her passing. It was a highlight for her and an appropriate grand finale to a life well lived.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Unity Hospice for their loving care during Mom's health challenges over the last several months and to the exceptional friends and neighbors in McAllister whose regular visits brightened Mom's life every day.
Friends and family may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Marinette, on Monday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Community Lutheran Church of McAllister, Highway 180, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, until services at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Paul Hueter officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service in the church cemetery.
Doris J. (Olson) Mays, 90, long-time resident of McAllister, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, following a major stroke. Born to the late Hilda and August Olson on Oct. 28, 1921, she attended the old McAllister Grade School (currently the Wagner Town Hall) through the 10th grade. She then boarded in Marinette for two years to finish her education, graduating from Marinette High School in 1938. After graduation, Doris worked at the Marinette County Nurses' Office for several years before establishing a career in banking. She was employed as a teller and later an Assistant Vice-President at the First National Bank of Marinette. Doris made countless friendships over the span of her 25 years at the bank, retiring in 1984. Her high energy and love of people kept her working part-time until the age of 85.
In addition to her career, Doris devoted her life to volunteering at her home church, Community Lutheran of McAllister. She used her considerable musical talents to serve the church as organist, choir leader, and accompanist for most of her adult life. It was her role of teaching junior high students for over 50 years, however, that may have had the greatest impact on others, touching the lives of a multitude of young people, many of whom continued to visit her over the years.
Doris married Cecil Mays on Aug. 4, 1945, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Cecil preceded her in death on April 18, 2003. Doris and Cecil spent many winters in Florida during retirement and enjoyed numerous camping trips with family over the years, making friends wherever they traveled.
Doris was beloved by all who knew her - from the extraordinary people in the McAllister community to her former customers at the First National Bank of Marinette. Her life touched the hearts of young and old alike, and she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her husband, Cecil, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Olson, Green Bay; infant twin brothers, Gordon and Glen Olson; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Doris is survived by twin daughters, Joan (Denver) Johnson, Suamico; Jane (Mike) Tyler, Green Bay; and one son, Lyle, West Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Aubrey Johnson, Gentry Johnson, Sara (Dan) Pullen, Kristine (Joe) Vine, and Emily (Dan) Tadisch; six great-grandchildren, Mason Rogers, Brady Pullen, Madison Vine, Olivia Vine, Jack Vine, and Chloe Tadisch; sisters-in-law, Ellen Olson, Green Bay; Carol Mays, Marinette; and Jean Mays, Fort Smith, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was the greatest source of joy in her life. We had the blessing of celebrating her 90th birthday with a gathering of 90 friends and family at her church only weeks before her passing. It was a highlight for her and an appropriate grand finale to a life well lived.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Unity Hospice for their loving care during Mom's health challenges over the last several months and to the exceptional friends and neighbors in McAllister whose regular visits brightened Mom's life every day.
Friends and family may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Marinette, on Monday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Community Lutheran Church of McAllister, Highway 180, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, until services at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Paul Hueter officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service in the church cemetery.
In addition to her career, Doris devoted her life to volunteering at her home church, Community Lutheran of McAllister. She used her considerable musical talents to serve the church as organist, choir leader, and accompanist for most of her adult life. It was her role of teaching junior high students for over 50 years, however, that may have had the greatest impact on others, touching the lives of a multitude of young people, many of whom continued to visit her over the years.
Doris married Cecil Mays on Aug. 4, 1945, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Cecil preceded her in death on April 18, 2003. Doris and Cecil spent many winters in Florida during retirement and enjoyed numerous camping trips with family over the years, making friends wherever they traveled.
Doris was beloved by all who knew her - from the extraordinary people in the McAllister community to her former customers at the First National Bank of Marinette. Her life touched the hearts of young and old alike, and she will be deeply missed.
In addition to her husband, Cecil, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Olson, Green Bay; infant twin brothers, Gordon and Glen Olson; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Doris is survived by twin daughters, Joan (Denver) Johnson, Suamico; Jane (Mike) Tyler, Green Bay; and one son, Lyle, West Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Aubrey Johnson, Gentry Johnson, Sara (Dan) Pullen, Kristine (Joe) Vine, and Emily (Dan) Tadisch; six great-grandchildren, Mason Rogers, Brady Pullen, Madison Vine, Olivia Vine, Jack Vine, and Chloe Tadisch; sisters-in-law, Ellen Olson, Green Bay; Carol Mays, Marinette; and Jean Mays, Fort Smith, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was the greatest source of joy in her life. We had the blessing of celebrating her 90th birthday with a gathering of 90 friends and family at her church only weeks before her passing. It was a highlight for her and an appropriate grand finale to a life well lived.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Unity Hospice for their loving care during Mom's health challenges over the last several months and to the exceptional friends and neighbors in McAllister whose regular visits brightened Mom's life every day.
Friends and family may call at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Marinette, on Monday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Community Lutheran Church of McAllister, Highway 180, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, until services at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Paul Hueter officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service in the church cemetery.
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