Mary Ann Uerling

Mary Ann “Sis” Uerling, age 80, of Colby, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, under the tender care of Heartland Hospice.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Saint Mary Help of Christian Parish in Colby. Rev. Arockia Amirtha Raj Stanislaus presided. Interment followed at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends were welcomed from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.

Sis was born on May 5, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Violet (Stumpf) Sterzinger in Colby. She graduated from Colby High School in 1963. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Donald Uerling on June 24, 1972. at St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2019.

After high school, Sis, worked at Packaging Corporation of America until her marriage to Don. She then worked at the Colonial Center in Colby as a cook. Sis also cleaned houses and was a babysitter.

Sis was a member of St. Mary’s, liked to play softball, volleyball and was on a bowling team. She had so many brothers that she also played football. Sis especially loved the Packers! She will miss her close friends as they had a lot of fun together and they also helped through some tough times. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her time with her family.

Sis is survived by her four brothers: James Sterzinger, Tony (Ruth) Sterzinger, Herbert Sterzinger and Sylvester Sterzinger; one halfbrother, Bob Sterzinger; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and one great-greatniece, Everlee Rose, her pride and joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; a sister-in-law, Lavinia; two half-brothers: Ambrose (Eunice) Sterzinger, William (Lena) Sterzinger and half-sister-in-law, Joanne Sterzinger.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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