Mrs. Mary N. (Garsow) Manders passed away on February 14, 2016. She was born October 5, 1918 in the town of Hobart to the late Frank and Annie (Ebben) Garsow. She married Eugene L. Manders, Sr. on May 11, 1938 at St. Boniface Catholic Church (now Our Lady of Lourdes Church). They were lifelong members of St. Boniface Church. Mary and her husband Eugene farmed in the town of Lawrence and later moved to De Pere. Eugene preceded her in death on August 28, 1994. Mary was a Life Member of De Pere VFW Auxillary. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Eugene (Barb), Frank (Sharon), John (Sharon), James (Pam), Bob (Sandy), Daniel (Jean), Larry, Mary (John), Jane (Mick), Nancy (Lyle), Dorothy (Randy), Sherry (David), as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, her brother Jerry (Joan), brother-in-law Jerry, and sister-in-law Florence. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, her daughter Ruth, her parents Frank and Annie Garsow, her step-dad Joe T. Ambrosius, as well as her other brothers, sisters, and in-laws. The family will receive relatives and friends at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in De Pere on Wednesday, February 17 from 9:00 10:30 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am. with Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere is assisting the family. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. Mom devoted her life to her family, God, and church. She taught us how to share and how to tell someone we love them through words, a smile, or a hug. She was firm in her beliefs and thanked God for all her many blessings. Mom had a special way of touching people's lives. She always had a little gift or treat for everyone who visited her home. The greatest values Mom passed on to us were love, compassion, and forgiveness, and we learned each of these by following her example.