Mary Frost Ashley, 92, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, August 7th, 2006, at Kenosha Medical Center. Born in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Stanton and Margaret (Rogers) Palmer. She came to Kenosha from Chicago in 1931 and has resided here since. On June 16, 1934, she married Richard Frost; he died in March of 1970. She then married Dr. Richard Ashley on December 28, 1985. He preceded her in death in January of 1988. She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, where she was senior and junior warden; she was responsible for the building of Lakeside Towers through ECHO-Ecumenical Church Housing Organization; she helped found Armitage Academy; she was on the board of the Kenosha Public Museum, Hawthorne Hollow, and the Kenosha Achievement Center; and she was benefactor in helping to establish the new YMCA Building. Mary was the recipient of the Girl Scout Council "Be Your Best Award" in 2001, the Patron Saint Award by the CYC, and the Allen Bullamore Humanitarian Award by KAC. She is survived by three children, Judy (Dave) Russert of Hilton Head, SC, Patsy Callahan of Kenosha, and Rick (Julie) Frost of Philadelphia, PA; seven step-children, Richard Ashley, Jr. of Illinois, Penny Kovacic of NY, Charles Ashley of Kenosha, Debbie Junkel of Kenosha, Annie Mater of Milwaukee, Nini Gomez of Massachusetts, and John Ashley of Milwaukee, WI; eleven grandchildren; twenty step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rod Palmer; a sister, Margaret Stevenson; and a son-in-law, Patrick Callahan. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 11th, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Green Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Armitage Academy, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha Achievement Center, or Hawthorne Hollow would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Del and Jean Archer
Dear Rick and family,We have been and will continue to be praying for you andyour family. We trust that the services were all that you hoped for in order to honor your Mother and our God.We pray that His peace, the peace that passes all of our understanding, will rest upon you and your family.With our love and prayers,Del and Jean Archer Brent and Jenni's cousin Manila, Philippines
John Wells, Kyoko and Ken
Dear Rick, I want to pass on my condolences to you and all of your family for the loss of your mother. I will always remember the last visit I had with her over fourteen years ago and what a wonderful time that was for me. Your mother was a wonderful woman and well established in the community. As a child, your home was such a wonderful place for me to visit. And your mother never turned me away. I understand your sadness at this moment and please remember that your mom is now looking down upon you and smiling. I wish I could be there to give you all a hug. I would even like one! Fondly and in rememberance,John, Kyoko and Ken Wells Yokohama, Japan
Dave and Dianne Smith
Dear Rick, Julie and Family, We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Dave and Dianne
Steph and Tom Frohne
Patsy, sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. What a wonderful and long life she led. Anywhere you look in Kenosha you will always be reminded of her spirit and generosity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Thinking of you,Tom and Steph Frohne
Rita Bounds Belding
Dear Rick and family,I are so sorry to learn of the death of you mom. While I didn't know her, I do know the hurt of loosing a mother. I read, with interest, the obituary and saw her picture. She was a beautiful lady and I marvel at her generosity to the community. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Rita Bounds Belding (Brent's aunt)Ruston, LA
Lorn and Duste Matelski
To the Ashley and Frost Family our sincere sympathy goes out. We are very saddened by the death of Mary. She was a lovely person who took all of you "under her wing" and gave you a family atmosphere. She will be missed in so many ways. She is truly ASLEEP IN JESUS.Lorn and Duste Matelski
Beth Russert
Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma! Now she is in Heaven hanging out with my Daddy!! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! I love you! ~Regina
Mike Serpe
Dear Patsy,Know that you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful mother. We were all so fortunate to have her in our community for so many years. She will be greatly missed.Take care.MikeMichael J. SerpeAdministrator, County of Door421 Nebraska StreetSturgeon Bay, WI 54235Telephone: (920)746-2303Facsimile: (920)746-2339Email: mserpe@co.door.wi.us
Nancy (Lindl) and Gary Kalis and Family
We are writing from Omaha, Nebraska and unable to attend Mary's funeral but wish to express our sincere condolences to her family. Over the past four years, during visits with my mom, Alma Lindl, our family has had the pleasure of getting to know Mary. My mom brought Mary her mail everyday. During our visits, the kids and I would take the mail to her so we could say "hi" and visit for awhile. What a delight! Her bright smile, twinkly eyes and witty remarks charmed us all. Our children will be sad to hear that she has passed and we'll miss seeing her at Harbor Park. The online picture of her is a beautiful one and is the way we will always remember her. My mom is going to miss her friend and neighbor and so will we.In sympathy, Nancy (Lindl) and Gary Kalis and Family
Terry Jeddeloh
Dear Rick and Family, I was so saddened to hear from Julie this morning of your mom's death. What a wonderful, dear person, mother and great/grandmother she is. Your love for her and her Savior Jesus Christ will see you through the days ahead. When I saw her picture on the website she reminded me of Gram Franzen. So, as I read at her funeral I say to you Psalm 23- The Lord is (OUR) Shepherd. Peace be with you and your family, the true joy of the resurrection is now with you mom. We Love you all. Terry, Laurie and Katie, Mel and Bonnie