Mary Therese Ray, born March 5, 2024, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Wadena, where she lived with her parents and siblings, supported by Lakewood Hospice. Although she shared the same genetic metabolic disease as her brothers, hers was her own unique journey. Arriving 9 weeks early, we were blessed to have almost 18 weeks with Mary and look forward to seeing her again and spending eternity with her. 

Mary is survived by her parents, Isaac and Martha (Shively) Ray, siblings Joseph, Dominic, Margaret, Louis, Maria and Mara; grandparents Scott and Ruthann Ray, Pillager, Steve and Iris Shively, Brainerd, aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Renaldo, Gabriel, Eli and Benedict.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Therese Ray, infant daughter of Isaac and Martha Ray of Wadena, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18,  at St. Ann Catholic Church in Wadena. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the Mass.  A luncheon will follow in St. Ann’s Parish Hall.  Interment will be at St. Mathias Cemetery, Camp Ripley, Minn. 

Arrangements with the Schuller Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Wadena (www.SchullerFamilyFH.com)