Mary Jane Barrett

Mary Jane Barrett (nee' Marie-Jeanne Soehnlen), died at home November 9, 2009, after a courageous eighteen year battle with breast cancer. Born March 28, 1925, in Montigny-les-Metz, France. Served as an interpreter (honorary Lieutenant) for the U.S. Armed Forces in WWII following the liberation of Metz, France. A French war bride who celebrated her American citizenship, Mary Jane was preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Emory W. Barrett, Jr., U.S. Army (ret.). Survived by daughter Mary Eve (Richard) Corrigan, son Mark J. (Donna) Barrett, and daughter Susan (Doug) Fries; sisters Yvonne Herque' (Ribeauville', France), Marguerite Gross (Barstow, CA), and brother, Hubert Soehnlen (Montigny-les-Metz, France); grandchildren, Robert, Jeffrey, and Heather Barrett, Corey Ansel, Jessica Fries-Gaither (Tre'), Elizabeth and Melissa Fries; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Victoria, and Brandon Barrett, Nicole, William, and Austin Barrett; cousins, Elsie Barrett, Jeff and Darlene Barrett; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary Jane's articles appeared on the Generations page of The Catholic Times over several decades. She was active in parish, school, and Girl Scout activities at Holy Name Church and at Immaculate Conception Church over the years. Mary Jane was a Eucharistic Adorer at Immaculate Conception Church. The original Grand'Mere Mimi at Ecole Kenwood during its early years; Mary Jane also taught French culture at Barber Roselea Senior Center. Mary Jane's family wishes to thank her Hospice nurses, Kyna and Kathy, and her caregivers, Laura and Karen, for their support during the final months. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD & FORTKAMP FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St. Thursday, November 12, 2009, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.). Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 13th at 10:15 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E. North Broadway. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney, Celebrant. Msgr. Anthony Missimi and Fr. Leo Connolly, Con-celebrants. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a Memorial Chapel Fund in her name through The Catholic Extension Society, 150 S. Wacker Dr., 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, or HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43214. www.southwickfuneral.com