Mary E. Bay

Mary E. Bay, 75, of Washington, passed away on July 23, 2023. Mrs. Bay, daughter of the late John Schulte and Mercedes nee Brinkman, was born on December 17, 1947 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School.

Mary loved all things family. She spent many weekends watching her grandkids when they were younger and loved to support them at their sporting events as they grew. Mary enjoyed lunches with her girlfriends and walking around Lions Lake. She also enjoyed reading and watching old westerns on weekends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barb Noelker and husband Dennis and brother, Tom Schulte.

Among her survivors are three children, Chris Bay and wife Michelle of Washington, Kim Culleton and husband Patrick of St. Louis, and Stacie Tinsley and husband Dustin of Washington; eight grandchildren, Noah Bay, Caleb Bay, Aiden Bay, Sam Culleton, Max Culleton, Lucy Culleton, Boston Tinsley, and Jersey Tinsley; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to St. Francis Borgia or St. Jude’s Hospital.

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