In Loving Memory of Maryann HooverBorn to Life on December 30, 1937Born to Eternal Life on December 27, 2020Maryann was raised with great faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; she also held a special place in her heart for our Blessed Virgin Mary, and on Sunday December 27, 2020 Maryann Hoover (nee: Borowski), loving and faithfully devoted wife to Billy Lyle Hoover, and Mother of six children, received her last wish, which was to pass away peacefully at home surrounded by family, and after a long, arduous battle with COPD and Emphysema; it was ultimately a broken heart that took her in the end after losing the love of her life Billy, only weeks before. Maryann was born on December 30, 1937 to Anthony and Berniece (nee: Rembleski) Borowski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she was raised with her three older brother's Donny, Wally, and John, along with one younger sister Jeanette, whom she had a very close relationship with; so close in fact that they raised their families together, and only blocks apart from each other. Maryann received her education through an all-girls Catholic school where her faith was nurtured, grounded, and deeply rooted and as so, she remained a devout Catholic her entire life. After graduating from Mercy High School in Milwaukee, class of 1956, she began working at JCPenny. Maryann met her sweetheart and soulmate Billy when she was just fifteen years old; they married three years later on August 25th, 1956, and celebrated their 64th wedding Anniversary this year. Her daughter Theresa once asked her how she knew our Dad was "the One" to which she replied, "I just knew". After spending a lifetime loving the same person you really get to know them; without them it must feel as if life loses its meaning. With that being said, after her sweetheart and soulmate Billy, passed away on November 14, 2020, our Mother was deeply lost in mourning him; however, being the steadfast, strong, and resilient woman she had always been throughout her life, she battled on for her children who had just suffered the devastating loss of their Father just six weeks before in addition to the devastating and unexpected loss of their nephew Aragon, (Billy and Maryann's Grandson) only nine weeks before that, and so she valiantly refused to leave until she had seen us kids through Christmas. While bearing the weight of her sorrow, and fighting against her will to carry on, it was only when the pain of her illness became unbearable that she would allow us children to ease her suffering by placing her on Hospice Care December 23rd so she could begin her climb up the stairway to Heaven. Three days later with the sighs of joy and one last breath, she took her sweethearts hand once again, as he led her home. May her strength and resilience be remembered always as the pillar of our family, and their love be an example to us all forevermore.Maryann was a dedicated, loving Mother to her six children Debbie, Jackie, Theresa, Kristine, Kelly and William; her only boy. As much as she loved "her girls" as she lovingly called us all, it was her "Billy Boy" who held her heart in the palm of his hand. Two peas in a pod, they shared a love for sarcasm, witty debates, and scary movies she pretended not to like, but in my brother's words, could not take her eyes off the tv while watching one. Saturdays were always cleaning day growing up to which each of us had a chore to do, and Mom would clean and cook us all her famous polish dinner, pork steak, boiled potatoes, and sauerkraut all the while singing along to her favorite gospel song "One Day at a Time." She also made the best carrot cake and apple pie. To our amazement, she could peel an apple in one long, curly loop. Once a month, on a Sunday Maryann would gather with her siblings at our Grandmothers house for dinner, and as soon as our Dad turned onto Nicholson Road, us kids would start chanting "I see Grandma's house" until we pulled into the driveway, and it remains a tradition to this day as we would pass by the house on our way to bring our Mother to place flowers by Grandma's grave on her birthday every time it fell on Mother's Day. Maryann took pride in her right to stay home and raise her children properly; drank coffee all day long, went to all our softball games, took turns with her sister Jeanette walking to each other's house with all their kids, and she would not join the workforce again until her youngest was 13years old, at which point she also learned how to drive a car, and received her driver's license. Maryann began working with her sister Jeanette at Service Master in 1984; she eventually was promoted to Supervisor status, and even enjoyed working along- side three of her daughters from time to time. Later in life, she retired from Gallo manufacturing, and spent the rest of her days enjoying backyard gatherings with all her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She was the corner stone rock of our family, keeping us all strong in love and faith. She guided us on all levels throughout our lives, and did not hesitate to dole out the discipline when we needed "more guidance". Not only did she raise six children all within 12 years of each other, but she continued to be there for us until the end. Her unconditional love, and unwavering faith is something we will always be grateful for.Our Mother Maryann, was born left- handed during a time it was still frowned upon and after being forced to learn how to write using only her right- hand Maryann quickly became uniquely skilled, and ambidextrous. To her delight her fifth daughter was born left- handed, so instead of redirecting this unique trait she nurtured it instead, and was blessed with two more lefties in the family lineage, her granddaughter Amy, and grandson Jacob. Maryann loved all of her children individually, and unconditionally. Being there for her children when they needed her the most meant the world to her, and she passed down this loving virtue to her children, instilling it deep within our hearts as we care for our own children. Maryann's faith in God was unwavering even as life gave her some pretty high hurdles to jump over. She never lost her faith. Through the years as she watched her children jump from hurdle to hurdle in their own lives, she often asked us where in the world we got our ability to stand up against any storm come our way. You Mom. It was always you. Constantly bending; but never breaking. Steadfast and strong. Our Weeping Willow, and Lone Elm. Rest in Peace Momma knowing you have elegantly woven our family roots to run deep, and through us all.Maryann is survived by her six children, Debbie, Jackie (Mark Engel), Theresa, Kris, Kelly, and William; Grandchildren, Cory, Nick, Shaun, Jenni, Tyler, Amy (Justin), Anthony, Jacob (Kelsey), Matthew, Joshua, and Granddaughter- In- Law Teri; Great- Grandchildren, Ethan. Nia, Cole, Aiden, Jenna, Isaiah, Jayden, Peyton, Amelia, and Owen; Step- Grandchildren, Angie, Alicia, Annette, Ana, Jamie, Travis, Kerah, Amanda, and Antonio; and many more Step- Grandchildren; and Step- Great- Grandchildren.Maryann is further survived by her sister Jeanette (Jack Eilers), sister's- in- law Shirley, Maxine, Elsie, and Betty, brother- in law Russell, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great- nieces, nephews and long- time family friends, Danny, Ron, Sis, Rowena, Jill, and Tracy. Maryann was preceded in death by her husband Billy, and grandsons Ryan, and Aragon. Maryann was also preceded in death by her Mother and Father, step- father, brother's Donny, Wally, and Johnny (Jean). In- Laws Nan, Dorothy, Arlene, Earl, Bobby (Jannie – who shared a special bond with Mom), Marvin, and Joe, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, her best friend Rita (Ray), and long- time family friends, Sean, and Evan. The Family would like to give a "Special Thank- You" to the Hero's at Ascension Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin whose Hospice Nurses came out to the house every day to check in, and for their outstanding care in helping us to make our dear Mother Maryann, as comfortable as possible during her last breaths, and final hours.A note from Maryann's sister Jeanette: To my big sister Mary who was always the one I could turn to no matter what the problem. She was my rock, and I will miss her terribly. Rest in Peace Honey; you deserve the rest. Love your little sister, Jeanette.In Maryann's words: If ever I am nearing my death and cannot speak, I want my Family and Friends to know that I love them very much, and I thank them for all they have done for me.A note from the children to our Dear Mother: "A Mother is always with you. She is the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She is the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, and the fragrance of life itself. She is the cool hand on your brow when you are not feeling well. She is your breath hanging in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, and the colors of the rainbow. She is Christmas morning. A Mother lives inside your laughter, and wipes away your tears. She is the place you came from, your first home, and she is the map you follow with every step you take. She is your first love, first friend, and even your first enemy; but nothing on earth can separate you, not time- nor space. Not even death."Visitation will be held for Maryann this Sunday January 3rd at St. Mary's by the Lake in Caledonia, Wisconsin from Noon to 1pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1pm. Inurnment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, January 19th at 3pm. All are welcome.Due to covid restrictions we will be following all safety measures, and the family is requesting that "if you are not well" to please stay home, and consider coming to the Celebration of Life which will be held at a later date during the summer when it is safer to gather. *In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. Thank- you to all in advance, and May the Lord Bless You and keep you safe, always ~ The Hoover Family