Mary Rabe

Mary N. Froelicher Rabe, 73, of Covington, died Friday morning, Friday, October 7, 2011 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. Augustine Church of Covington and a member of Covington Turners Club. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her mother, Charlotte Von Handorf Froelicher of Florence; daughters, Michelle Thomas of Newport, Terri Rabe and Diana Rabe, both of Covington; sons, James (Bettie) Rabe, Jr. and Jeff Rabe, both of Covington and Mark (Jeanette) Rabe of Crittenden; sisters, Faye (Joe) Mueller of Covington and Marie (John) Hall of Florence; brothers, Stanley Froelicher of Dry Ridge, Blake Froelicher of Florence and Joe (Peggy) Froelicher of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Rabe, Sr. in 2009; her father, Howard Froelicher; a sister, Estelle Nunn; and a brother, Teddy Froelicher.

Visitation is Monday, October 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Catholic Blessing is Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Deacon Jim Auton to give Blessing. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.

Memorials are suggested to Easter Seals, 2901 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

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