Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 2, 1927 to Dr. S. Schuhman and Cora Tesch Schuhman. Mary was married in 1952 to Lt. Colonel Vernard M. Stilson (USAF ret). Children: Dr. Maura MacPhee and Sean Stilson. Grandchildren, Nicholas and Gabriel Stilson and Darcy Macphee. Mary attended Milwaukee State Teachers College of the University of Wisconsin, extension, College of Music, Conservatory of Music, and graduated from Wisconsin College of Business. She won the Wisconsin championship for piano in 1942. She soloed for many churches in Milwaukee and was active in music for the Fortnightly Club for Children in Coldwater, Michigan. Mary was also active in the restoration and performances at the Tibbets Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan from which she hosted such stars as Joseph Cotton, Agnes Moorehead and Bob Newhart in her home. She continued correspondence with Bob Newhart until her death. She loved antique restoration, as seen in her beautiful home in Fort Collins, Colorado. She enjoyed stitchery—needlepoint, crewelwork, and cross-stitching. She also loved to write. She was a member of the Meadowlark Church of Christ and the Rocky Mountain Church of Christ where she served as a secretary and learned to use a computer and email. Notably, she also was a secretary for many attorneys in Chicago, Illinois including Abe Teitlebaum who was a lawyer to Al Capone. Many of her friends and family were regaled with her fascinating stories from those times and many others. Mary passed from this life on April 28th of this year. She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Sylvester and Cora Schuhman, her husband Lt. Col. Vernard Stilson, her brother, Jack Schuhman and is survived by the above-mentioned daughter, son, and grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mary will be held Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Meadowlark Church of Christ, 2810 Meadowlark Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526. Those that are not able to attend in person can view her service via livestream. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.allnuttftcollins.com for the Stilson family.
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