Mary Edna Waisanen, age 95, of Dayton, passed away on August 10, 2021, at her daughter, Lisa's, residence. She was born in Utica, Kentucky, on June 27, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Trecia Coomes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Armas John Waisanen; sons, Danny and Andrew Waisanen; and her daughter, Brenda Waisanen.
Mary Edna is survived by her children, Linda (the late Gary) Newcomer, Joseph (Kim) Waisanen, Lisa (Ken) Rondeau and Debra (Gary) Camden; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jacob, Brandi, Jack, Kevin, Cody, Calvin, Tyler, Zach, Emma and Sadie; great grandchildren, Sophia, Hazel, Piper, Liza, Harrison and Waylon; and her sister, Gertrude Hartshorn.
The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to her caregiver, Kathy Rigsby.
Mary Edna was very devoted to her family and cherished her time spent with them. How she lived her life was a true example of what it meant to be a wife, mother and grandmother according to God's plan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Helen Catholic Church, in Riverside. A reception with family and friends will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
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