Mary Lou Wood 91, of Birchwood passed away Tuesday November 8, 2022 at Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin WI.

She was born January 23, 1931 in Dubuque, IA to Oliver and Ethel Manahl. She married George Wood on February 23, 1952 at Nativity Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA.

Mary Lou enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adeline’s and in the church choir at St. John’s Catholic Church. She also enjoyed painting and crafting and challenging herself with cryptograms.

She is survived by her daughter, Dina (Joe) Rogers of Hammond, WI; 3 grandchildren: Robert Wood; Tiffany (Andrew) Thomley, and Brandon Rogers; 1 great granddaughter, Raelyn Thomley; sisters: Rita Weber, Betsy Manahl, Janice Blum, and Joyce Wiltfang; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Wood; her son David Wood; her parents Oliver and Ethel Manahl; 3 brothers: Roger, Robert, and Ed Manahl; 2 sisters: Ginger Kuntz; and Dolores Bridges.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Birchwood with Father Dave Oberts officiating. Burial will be follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 AM.

Skinner Funeral Home of Rice Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Nov 10, 2022 10:54 am CST