Mary Jane Jeanette Weege

Mary Jane Jeanette Weege, of Merrill, WI, entered her heavenly home at the age of 102, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. She was born on October 10, 1923, in Merrill, WI, to the late William H. and Alice (Frechette) Rahlf. Mary Jane attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She met the love of her life, her soul mate, Norbert Walter Weege, and the two were united in marriage on June 29, 1946, in Merrill, WI. Sadly, he preceded her in death on August 21, 2003.

Mary Jane worked as a clerk at Woolworth and Montgomery Ward. In her younger years, she enjoyed camping, traveling and going out to eat with friends and family. Mary Jane was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. She was a social butterfly and looked forward to playing cards with her card club at the senior center and Ruth Circle at church. Mary Jane enjoyed listening to music and played the piano and organ. Her smile and laugh could light up a room! She was very outgoing, sweet, thoughtful, proper and classy, with a witty and fun sense of humor. Her kids remember her as the perfect mother, that made the best meals. Mary Jane was a member of the Red Hat Society and Christ United Methodist Church. She was a woman of strong faith and would worship and pray every chance she had. Mary Jane will be sadly missed, but remember, she “loved you, a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck”.

Mary Jane is survived by her daughter: Katherine Bondioli of Appleton, WI, with her children: Christopher (Barb) Bondioli of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, with their children: Teagann and Grey, Michelle Bondioli of Appleton, WI, Sarah (Rafael) Naranjo of Wausau, WI, with their children: Madison and Marisol, Nicholle (Joe) Preuss of Appleton, WI, with their son: Connor, son: David (Bev) Weege of Tomahawk, WI, with their children: Andrew (Sarah) Weege of Eau Claire, WI, with their children: Sira and Cecelia, Kate Ehrfurth of Mosinee, with her children: Madison and Nathaniel, Kiersten McCormick of Florida, son: Randy Weege of Merrill, with his daughter: Stephanie (Josh) Rodencal of Wausau, numerous extended family members, including nieces: Louann and her god child: Judy, and her beloved grand pups. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Norbert, great granddaughter: Ireland Ehrfurth, brothers: Kenneth and Stanley and sisters: Beatrice (Joe) and Floretta (Harold).

The funeral service for Mary Jane will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Merrill. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service, also at the church. Burial at Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery will immediately follow the service.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed and available for viewing on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and posted for future viewing under her obituary on the funeral home website.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations in memory of Mary Jane be made to either Christ United Methodist Church, Merrill, WI or Milestone Senior Living, 314 East Lincoln Avenue, Tomahawk, WI, 54487.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Milestone Senior Living for their years of friendship, care and support that was shown to Mary Jane and her family.

Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation Services of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.