Mary J. Foltz

Mary was born to the late Gino and Bianca Gemignani in Hancock Michigan on September 7, 1936. She was a graduate of Hancock High School and earned her RN nursing degree from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Hancock, Michigan. Shortly after earning her degree, Mary married Phillip T. Foltz from Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Mary and Phil then pursued various adventures and careers then settled in the Chicago suburbs to raise their family.

Mary worked for many years as a hospital RN then spent the remainder of her career working in a small doctor’s office where she made many lifelong friends. Mary loved spending the summers at their second home on Lake Gerald, Michigan surrounded by her children and many nieces and nephews. Mary and Phil would eventually make Lake Gerald their permanent summer home, spending their winters in Fort Myers, Florida. Mary lived a wonderful life surrounded by many friends and family who all loved her. Those close to Mary may fondly remember her unapologetic way of always speaking her mind.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Philip T. Foltz who passed away on October 30, 2015. Mary greatly missed Phil, but we all take great comfort in knowing that she is at peace, reunited with her beloved husband in God’s eternal resting place.

Mary leaves behind her four children, Philip (Buck) Foltz and wife, Karen Foltz of Houghton; Greg Foltz and husband, Mike Dilius of Fort Myers Florida; Jeffery Foltz and his wife Gaynor Collins of Paradise Valley, Arizona; and daughter Kristen (Foltz) Hatfield and husband Donald Hatfield of Marion, Iowa. Grandchildren Mindy Nicklas and husband Jeremy Nicklas of Waukesha Wisconsin; Tristan Foltz and fiance, Ciarra Shelp of Appleton Wisconsin; Annika Foltz of Marquette Michigan; Ashleigh and Courtney Foltz of Paradise Valley Arizona; Quintin, Austin and Griffin Hatfield of Marion Iowa; as well as great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Logan, and Charlotte.

A mass of remembrance and service will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 107 Atlantic Avenue, South Range, Michigan. Following the service, a luncheon will be served in the lower level of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Mary was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, Noni, and friend and will be remembered and missed greatly by all.