Mary Irene LeCloux

Mary Irene LeCloux, 81, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. She was born December 8, 1944, daughter to the late Joseph and Irene (Nejedlo) Beirl. Mary grew up in Luxemburg and married Elmer LeCloux on May 21, 1966. He preceded Mary in death on February 27, 1988. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.

Mary was full of life and known for her positive attitude, warm spirit, and ability to find joy in the people and activities she loved. She enjoyed bowling and trap shooting in her earlier years and playing slots at the casino and cards with her family and friends in her later years, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Throughout her career, Mary worked as an administrative assistant for Sharpe Care Nursing Home in Oconto Falls, Payne Plumbing & Heating in Abrams, and QLS in De Pere.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie and her husband, Andrew Gau; her grandchildren, Tyler Gau, Travis Gau, Trisha Gau and Derrick Dombrowski, and Tara Gau; and her great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Hattie Dombrowski.

She is also survived by her brother, Roger and Rose Beirl; her sisters, Ethel and Rich Gross, Joyce Mahlik, Carol and Lyle Dequaine, and Bonnie Swagel; her in-laws, Gabe and Carol LeCloux, Carol and Vernon Berger, Wayne and Barb LeCloux, Rick LeCloux, Linda Pinchart, and Jim Zak; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Michael; and father-in-law, Elmer LeCloux Sr.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Gladys (Charles) Blahnik; her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sherril LeCloux; her sister-in-law, Ruth Zak; and her brothers-in-law, Steve Pinchart and Orville Swagel.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Simply Cremation, 1530 W. Mason St., Green Bay. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather, share memories, and honor Mary's life.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Mary's nurses and to everyone at Unity Hospice for the compassionate care, comfort, and support they provided. Their kindness meant so much to Mary and her loved ones during this difficult time.