Mary K. (Miles) Rehl

Oct 8, 1920 - Jun 17, 2006

RACINE - Mary with her devoted by her side, passed fully Saturday evening, June 17, 2006, at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Plymouth, Ind. October 8, 1920, daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (nee Bohlman) Miles. 

On December 27, 1947, in South Bend, Ind., she was united in marriage to John M. 'Jack' Rehl. Together they owned and operated Rehl's in Downtown until retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

Mary enjoyed gardening and golfing with the Women's Golf Clubs at Johnson and Shoop Parks. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her husband, Jack; three grandchildren, John (Emily) Steele of Downingtown, Pa., Theresa (Timothy) Butts of Exton, Pa., Matthew (Wendy) Steele of Charlestown, W.Va.; six grandchildren; special friends, John and Dolores Duffy; other relatives and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Murphy, who was killed while serving his country with the United States Marine Corps in the Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill on Okinawa during World War II. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Grace Steele on December 1, 2000.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 24, 2006, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1100 Erie Street, with Rev. Ricardo Martin officiating assisted by Deacon Russell Missureli. Relatives and friends may meet Saturday at the church 10 a.m. until time of Mass.

Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association have been suggested. A special a thank you to Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care.

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

10/03/2025 EJS