Obituary
Mary Ann Schwinefus
Mary Ann Schwinefus, 79, of Galesville, WI, passed away July 04, 2025, at Emplify by Gundersen.
She was born in La Crosse, WI on January 16, 1946, to James F. and Ardelle M. (Paisley) Reichgelt. She graduated from Central High School in 1964. On July 31, 1965, Mary married James K. Schwinefus at St. James Catholic Church.
Mary worked at The Trane Company as an administrative assistant in the executive area. After 31 years at Trane, Jim and Mary built a new home in Galesville where they planned to retire. She loved spending time with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren, Bryn and Matthew. She enjoyed cooking, watching the Food Network Channel and raising mountain feists.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Jim; one son, Jeffrey of Rosemount, MN; two grandchildren, Bryn and Matthew; and one brother, James N. Reichgelt (Evelyn) of Glendale, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street Onalaska, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Humane Society of La Crosse.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time.
Our dear friend and classmate Mary Ann was a wonderful grandmother to Bryn and Matthew; she loved them both dearly, worried about them always, was proud of their accomplishments, and knew that their future would be bright. I am sorry for your loss Bryn and Matthew, but always remember the place you held in your grandmother’s heart.
Mary Ann was a fun, favorite cousin who when we were in middle school, high school dragged me along with her to meet her friends and ride in convertibles and just have fun. She was always so kind and generous and also strikingly beautiful. I will always smile when I think of her and be so thankful I got to know her.
My sincere condolences to Jim and family. Mary and I have been friends since our junior high days-more than sixty years ago, I will miss her enormously. RIP dear friend. You’ll always be in my heart. Sandy Yarolimek
Swiney, even though it was over 60 years ago. I remember Mary well. She was a beautiful lady and always nice as a person The wedding, across from the Sweet Shop, was totally memorable. Sorry. hope you are OK.
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend. Jim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My memories are many, from high school classmates to many gatherings with Mary, Sandra and Jill. I will miss her. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for loss ! Prayers !
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. & your family. Wanted to come to the celebration of life today, but I broke my arm & wasn’t feeling well enough. See you at the big “ E” 💗