Mary L. Walz 1943—2016Mary Louise Walz, 73, of Freeport, IL., passed away on Monday May 30, 2016, at UW-Madison Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1943 in Manchester, IA., the daughter of Louis and Mary Stafford. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. On August 10, 1968, she married Donald N. Walz in Manchester, IA. Mary was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Freeport, IL. Survivors include husband; Donald N. Walz, children; Brenden Walz, Sheri (Martin Kurr) Walz, Kimberly Walz, grandchildren; Alex Kurr and Maia Kurr, siblings; Robert Stafford, Richard Stafford, Ann Ashcroft, Pat Helmrichs, John Stafford, Jody Stafford, James Stafford. Preceding her in death was sibling, Tom Stafford. Family will be holding a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Freeport Area Church Cooperative (FACC) Permanent Endowment Fund, through freeportcommunityfoundation.org. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.schwarzfh.com.