Mary Lauterbach

Mary Ellen Lauterbach, 47, passed away early in the morning of July 1, 2006, of heart complications.

She was born Jan. 16, 1959, in The Dalles, Ore., to William P. and Marjorie J. Gaige.

Mary has gone ahead of us to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary loved family and she loved and cherished her two daughters Ashley and Molly. She loved her husband, Brian, but family did not stop there for Mary, she also loved and cherished, Dad, Mom, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

She had the ability to draw others to her, especially young children and teenagers, and pretty soon they were family as well. Mary was an amazing mother and wife and had devoted her life to raising and caring for her husband and children. We will miss Mary greatly, and she will always live in our hearts.

Mary was preceded in death by her brother, William "Sonny" Gaige.

She is survived by her husband, Brian; her daughters Ashely and Molly; her parents Bill and Marjorie Gaige; her brothers Allen, Denny and Robert Gaige; her sisters Cheryl Lowe and Denise Patton; and by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place July 6, 2006, (today) at 10 a.m. at the Whitefish Church of the Nazarene at 1125 Seventh Street East, in Whitefish.