Mary Leora Katch, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, October 04, 2019 at her home. Mary was born on May 22, 1936, in Gresham, to the late Oscar and Leora (Putnam) Schultz. On October 3, 1964, Mary was united in marriage to Matthias "Butch" Katch in Crown Point Indiana. In her years of living in Indiana, she worked for Taylor Chain-Mill and Queen Anne Candy. After Mary and Butch made their home in Shawano, they owned and operated Katch One Bar in Gresham for over 10 years, and most recently she worked at the River Mart in Keshena. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Shawano and enjoyed reading the bible daily. Mary loved taking care of her flowers and watching the birds, especially the cardinals. She enjoyed baking and putting on big family meals during the holidays as well as hosting parties of all kinds. Mary enjoyed taking car rides to see the countryside. She also enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Golden State Warriors and the Green Bay Packers.

Mary is survived by: her husband Mathias "Butch" Katch; her daughters, Luann (Wayne) Tuma and Cheryl Heling; her grandchildren, Katie (Johan) Madrigal, Kristine Tuma, Kraig (Jodi) Tuma, Jenna (fiancée Chris Tiffany) Tuma, and David Heling; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Makayla, and Nathan; and one brother, Oscar (Brenda) Schultz. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Oscar and Leora; her brothers, Alvin, Arnold, Merton, Larry, and Fritzie Schultz; and her sisters, Florence "Flo" Welk and Hilda Graverson.

A funeral service for Mary will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Steve Conradt officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:30 am until the time of service.