Mary Kaye Haw

Haw, Mary Kaye (Houdek), 51, of Milaca, MN formerly of Aurora, MN passed away peacefully on July 1, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Lawrence and Carol Houdek on November 13, 1963. She grew up in Aurora and attended Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School then graduated from St. Cloud College. Most recently Mary was employed at Elim Care and Rehab Center in Milaca. Mary was united in marriage to John Haw on March 13, 1992 in Minneapolis. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, attending her boys sporting events and she was proudly known as “Momma Hero” to her son’s band. Survived by her husband of 23 years, John; children Tanner and Bryce; mother, Carol Houdek of Aurora; siblings Scott (Pam) Houdek of Tiffin, IA; Kim (Paul) Batsche of Anoka, MN; Randy (Diane) Houdek of Hoyt Lakes, MN; sister-in-law Sharrie Houdek of Buhl, MN; close family friends Katie Aguilera and Heidi Devos, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by father, Lawrence (2015) and brother, Robert (2014). Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. A memorial service will be held in Aurora at a later date.