Wendolek, Mary Ann
age 84, of Cokato, passed away on January 22, 2015 at the Cokato Manor. She was born November 1, 1930 in Chatfield, Minnesota to Charles and Catherine Cox. At age 1, Mary Ann lost her father, Charles. Shortly after, Catherine was united in marriage to Frank Ardolf. Following this union, the family resided in Silver Lake, Minnesota where Mary Ann attended St. Joseph Catholic School and The School Sisters Notre Dame in Mankato. She graduated from Silver Lake High School. Following high school, Mary Ann worked until being united in marriage to Theophil Wendolek on August 2, 1949. This union was blessed with the birth of 5 children. In 1951, the Wendolek family moved to Cokato, where Mary Ann worked for over 30 years at Fabri-Tek.
She enjoyed her flower garden, crocheting, cross stitching, and was known for her chocolate chip cookies. Mary Ann loved to spend time with her friends and family, traveling and visiting casinos. She was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Darwin.
Survived by her husband of 65 years, Theophil, children Bonita (Roland) Hansen, Linda (Jim) Carlen, Joe (Lisa) Wendolek, Pamela (Randy) Nowak, and Lisa Weiss. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brothers, Alfred, Bob, Fr. Paul, and sister, Germaine.
Preceded in death by her parents, and 4 siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 26, 2015, 11:00 AM, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Darwin with Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church.