Mary Kriwiel
March 4, 1933 — July 23, 2016
Kriwiel, Mary Virginia (Johnson), was born on March 4, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas and passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Tobin and Katherine (George) Johnson and her loving husband, Edward Adam Kriwiel. She is survived by her nine children, Kathy Allin (Tim) Shawnee, KS, Jane Kriwiel, Ann Wilson (Kent), Pete Kriwiel, Mike Kriwiel (Diane), Julie Carr (Doug), Sarah Cundiff (Gary), Molly Cyphert (Jon) and Suzanne Genilo (Paul) all of Wichita, 35 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and her brothers Toby Johnson, Hays, Kansas and Mike Johnson (Gwen) Abilene, Kansas. In June of 1954 she married the love of her life, Eddie and began a life filled with many blessings. Her greatest achievements have been in the lives of her family and friends. She had a unique gift to recognize and appreciate the talents in others and to make them feel loved and lifted by her presence. Her generous heart and sense of humor filled her home with love, family and friends. Most days you could find Mary playing the piano at the Kriwiel home where many joyous ‘sing-alongs’ are now cherished memories to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and countless friends. Mary was passionate about the lives of the unborn and volunteered at Birthline for over 30 years. She could also be found volunteering at the Catholic Care Center playing the piano where she brought joy and light to many lives. Her passion for her faith and love of community, particularly at the Spiritual Life Center, were paramount to Mary and she will be missed. A rosary will be held on Monday, July 25th, at 7:00 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 26th, at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Harry Hynes Hospice and Birthline Pregnancy Crisis Center. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Time: 7:00pm, Monday, July 25, 2016 Place: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church1215 N. Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206
Mass of Christian Burial
Time: 10:00am, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Place: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church1215 N. Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206
Burial
Place: Ascension Catholic Cemetery7200 E. 45th Street, Bel Aire, KS 67226
Memorials
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice313 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67202
Birthline Pregnancy Crisis Center
336 N. Seneca
Wichita, KS 67203