Mary Barbara Jean Treick, 72, of Lincoln, NE passed away on December 6, 2020. Mary was born on August 22, 1948 in Wheatland, WY to Lloyd and Nellie (Beatty).
Mary worked as a Case Worker for the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Mary had a strong faith, love of family, and love of nature. Mary attended daily mass and also lead the rosary. She led the rosary with a loud and clear speaking voice that could be heard throughout the church. Mary enjoyed cooking for family, especially after church on Sunday. Some of her family favorites included her homemade spaghetti and meatballs, her “spicy” chili, her biscuit-crust pizza, pan fried chicken thighs, apple juice popsicles, homemade apple pie, and Chex mix at Christmas time. Mary taught us to find the beauty in nature every day. She said there was something beautiful about every day, evem a grey and cloudy one. Mary instilled her love of nature by taking her daughters and grandchildren on walks on the Highland Trail Nature Center, “Wiswalks”, and around her neighborhood. During the walks on the Highland Trail, Mary and the grandchildren would pick wildflowers to make what she affectionately called, “prairie bouquets”. Mary also was a huge sports fan. Mary loved watching baseball, football, and NCAA March Madness basketball. Mary especially loved cheering on the Nebraska Huskers and Kansas City Chiefs. Mary was never happier than being in her little house with the evening sun coming through the west windows. Mary will be missed and loved every day.
Mary is survived by her daughters Elaine (Justin) Hansen of Waverly, NE and Elizabeth (Ron Jr.) Dulas of Lincoln, NE, grandchildren, Katie Hansen, Hunter Hansen, Alaina Dulas, Mateo Dulas, and Isaias Dulas, sister Janene (Henry) Geisner, and brother Ron Bishop.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Gary McKay and Gregory Bishop.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. at Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church with a rosary at 6:30 P.M.
Funeral will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery immediately following.
Memorials to the family for future designation.