Mary J. Aurich

Mary Jean Aurich, was born June 3, 1928, to Hazel and Herbert Smith of Cedar Rapids, Michigan. She was predeceased by her parents and husband of 55 years, Merritt "Hank" Aurich, III, infant daughter, Brenda Sue Aurich, granddaughter, Paula Jo Aurich, great-granddaughter, Carleigh Ann Wisniewsky, as well as sisters, Phyllis Smith and Audrey Mazza, and brother, Carl Bradley. Those left to cherish her memory are, Mary's twin brother, Edwin Smith of Cedar Rapids, Michigan; Daughter, Linda (Wayne) Vierk, Dunedin, Florida; Son Merritt "Butch" (Ann) Aurich, IV, Fredericksburg, Virginia; Daughter, Sharon (engaged to Carl Outlaw) Comer, Baker, Florida; Daughter Karen (Richard A.) Wisniewsky, Buford, Georgia; Son Duane (Rebecca) Aurich, Riverview, Florida; Son Brian (Erin) Aurich, Dunedin, Florida. Grandchildren: Kimberly (Martin) Bean and Jennifer (Scott) Freeman, Emily (Paul) Morgan and Kathryn (James) Simpson, David (Angela) Comer and Luke (engaged to Sherry Harris) Comer,

Elizabeth (Matthew) Sinesi, Richard A. (Kimberly) Wisniewsky, and Mary Wisniewsky, Marshae Minniefield-Aurich, Duane Aurich Jr., Kellcee Aurich, and Allee Aurich, Brian Aurich, Brady Aurich, Falyn Aurich, and Brogan Aurich. Great Grandchildren: Kaylin Bean and Erin Bean, Madison Simpson, Cody Vialpando, Ryan Simpson and Avery Simpson, Jeffery (Jenny) Simpson and Jeremy Simpson, Jacqueline Comer and Elizabeth Comer, Haylee Wisniewsky, and Scarlett Wisniewsky, due in June, 2018, and Idalia DeRidder, Great-great Grandson Kellan Simpson, And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 10, 11am at Lakeside Community Chapel,1893 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s name to Suncoast Hospice.