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Mary Kay Wille

Mary Kay (Beauchamp) Wille passed away Friday October 16, 2026 ending a lengthy illness. Mary Kay was born in Escanaba to Leonard and Mildred (Deshambo) Beauchamp July 18, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate from Holy Name High School.

Mary Kay is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Ernie, her son Leonard and her brother in law Shahina Shakouri.

She is survived by her loving daughter Lisa Steinike; cherished grandsons Grant and Thomas Steinike; sisters Annetta Shakouri, Patricia (Mike) O’Donnell and Carol (Jeff) Boden; three nieces, five nephews and many cousins.

Mary Kay served for many years as executive secretary to the CEO of Johnson Controls in Milwaukee.

When she wasn't inquiring about the well-being of all her siblings and their families, she was sharing her opinion about her favorite sports teams; the Packers, Brewers and Bucks. When one of her teams was playing, Mary Kay discouraged everyone from conversing, other than during commercials.

Mary Kay will join her husband, son and parents at Gardens of Rest Cemetery. She will be greatly missed.

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