Mary Michalek, 70, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. She was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Cuero, to the late Leonard Parr and Maggie Casey Parr. She married Edwin "Sonny" Michalek on Feb. 1, 1957, in Cuero and was a leather worker.

She is survived by her husband; son, Edwin Michalek Jr. (Loraine) of Cuero; and grandchildren, Ashley Michalek (Randy Henkes) and Jamie Michalek, both of Cuero.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lottie Meitzen and Helen Hoehne; and brothers, Enis Parr, Oscar Parr, Leslie Parr, and Irl Parr.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Freund Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Gleason officiating. Burial will be at Nordheim Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Parr, Brice Baros, Brian Baros, Michael Hoehne, Lonnie Parr, and Randy Henkes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harley Phillips, Robert Hargrove, Tim Rangnow, and Rick Fitzhugh.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.