Mary E. Mikel

Mary E. "Mary Lou" Mikel

Rochester: Passed January 13, 2024, at the age of 96.

Predeceased by her husband, Donald F. Mikel Sr.; daughter, Susan (John) Kostyj; son-in-law, Carl Beaver; brothers, Jack Haag and Jim (Jean) Ring.

Survived by her children, Mary (Larry) Conte, Donald F. Mikel Jr., Patricia (Brian) Milot, Ann Beaver, Janet (John) Rodenhouse, Gini (Charles) Darden, & Barbara (Daniel) Utz; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan Haag as well as many devoted nieces & nephews; & close family & friends.

Mary Lou was an avid writer of prose and poetry. Her writings reflected her love of life, her family, and her Lord and Savior. She had a passion for life and a thirst to learn.

Mary Lou's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 10 at 1:00PM at Browncroft Community Church, 2530 Browncroft Blvd., followed by calling hours from 2:00-4:00PM.

Mary Lou's Celebration of Life will be live streamed so family and friends who are not able to travel can still attend the service. To join the live stream, please click here at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard time on Saturday, February 10th.

Private burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donations in Mary Lou's honor to Muscular Dystrophy Association.