Mary Kay Van Der Geest Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary Kay Van Der Geest of Merrill, Wisconsin, departing on January 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Mary Kay Van Der leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Kay Van Der Geest to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Jacobson (Jake) and Phyllis Jacobson of Irma; and her husband Gary Van Der Geest. She is survived by: her son Lee Van Der Geest (Katie); her close friend Jason Mell; her daughters, Amy Butler (Jeff) of Cosby, MO and Beth Gwaltney (Gabe) of Willow Springs, MO.; her brother David Jacobson (Sandy) of West Bend, WI; her grandsons, Koy, Kyan Van Der Geest of Merrill, Gunner and Gatlin Gwaltney of Willow Springs, MO.; and her parents-in-law, Gerrit "Chub" and Eleanor Van Der Geest (Gary). She is also survived by her sister and brother in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (5304 N 44th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401). A burial was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Maple Grove Cemetery (5355 Naugart Dr, Merrill, WI 54452).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials to: Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services Fund which has a non-profit foundation for the care of hospice patients.
