Mary Ann Kasischke Koon's Obituary
Mary Ann Kasischke Koon lost her courageous battle with leukemia on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the age of 64.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Aline Freret Kasischke and the late Charles F. Kasischke Sr. She was survived by her husband A. Wesley Koon III, her daughters Rebecca K. Walker (Jody) and Melinda C. Koon; her mother Aline F. Kasischke, her siblings Charles F. Kasischke Jr. (Christine), Janet K. Cromer (David), Ben H. Kasischke, and James F. Kasischke. Mary Ann also leaves behind her precious grandchildren Catherine and Sydney Walker. In addition she is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of loving friends.
Mary Ann was a graduate of St. Scholastica Academy, and received a B.A. and M.Ed. from Southeastern University. She retired as an educator of 33 years in both Jefferson and St. Tammany Parishes with her last 11 years as principal at Lyon Elementary School in Covington. She was active member in her community, involved in the Greater Covington Kiwanis Club, a HOSTS mentor at Lyon Elementary, Ozone Square Dance Club, St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and their Food Ministry. She was an advocate and supporter of the arts.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, January 8th at 12:00 noon.
Visiting hours will begin at 10:00am.
Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org. or by calling (800) 955-4572
or to the St. Benedict Food Ministry, 20307 Smith Rd., Covington, LA 70435.
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