Mary S. Rothrock

1923 ∼ 2012

Mary S. Rothrock
Mary S. Rothrock, 88, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Madison, WI, on December 26, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Dick) Steadman. She was a graduate of Cornell University in New York. She married Cecil Rothrock in Cornell, NY, August 31, 1946. In 1956 they moved to Kenosha. They were married for 53 years; he preceded her in death on September 19, 1999. Mary had been employed as a teacher by Tremper High School. She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, and also a member of P.E.O. from 1943 until the time of her death. Mary is survived by her three children, Richard (Jan) Rothrock of Silver City, IA, Roger (Jenifer) Rothrock of Monona, WI, and Barbara (Peter) Kaufmann of Rindge, NH; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, William (Susan) Steadman of Wilmington, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; her son, Robert Rothrock; a sister, Diane Johnson; and a brother, John Steadman. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13th, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shrine Hospital for Children of Milwaukee would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

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Pamela October 10, 2012
I was in Home Ecominics class and she was my inspriration to go in to Early Childhood. Mary had a special place in my heart. I will miss her deeply and I will try hard to live and carry on for her in my career.