Mary Frahm Death, Obituary – Mary Frahm has passed away untimely and unexpectedly leaving friends, loved ones, family, and the entire community heartbroken and in grievance, according to a social media sharing. On Friday, December 9, 2022, a tragic car accident claimed Mary L. Frahm’s life, and it is with unfathomable grief that her family shares the news of her loss with friends and loved ones. She was a wonderful fiancee, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sorely missed for her beauty, kindness, thoughtfulness, and sense of humor.
Mary was a Bizzy Bizzy lady (BZYL80). She began her professional life in the banking industry, and later moved on to a position at Bisbee’s Carpets, where she found that she particularly loved interacting with clients and eventually became a partner there. She eventually found a position with Restaino Homes in the real estate industry, which she came to like doing. Mary enjoyed interacting with new people and lending a helpful hand.
She participated in many of the community activities that took place in McFarland and Dane County. She was also actively engaged in organizations such as the Madison Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Down Syndrome of Wisconsin, GiGi’s Playhouse, Special Olympics, Buddy Walk, Friends of Lake Kegonsa, Four Lakes Yacht Club, McFarland Chamber of Commerce, Lioness, and the local bowling league.
She was a dedicated member of both the Loyal Order of Caribbean Sole (Parrot Heads) Southern Wisconsin and the Shared Table at McFarland Lutheran Church. Mary could typically be found powerwalking around the neighborhood or working out at the Anytime Fitness club on a regular basis. Mary was a season ticket holder for many years at the University of Washington, where she was a devoted supporter of both football and basketball.
It was one of her favorite things to do to visit Florida and Mexico with her loved ones, especially Paul. Mary is survived by her fiance, Paul Kristapovich III; her son, James “Jimmy” Smail – the light and joy of her life and his best friend Ron Gaussman; her bonus son, Paulie Kristapovich IV; her brother, Michael Raschein Sr.; her sisters, Janelle Raschein and Jill Raschein (Mary Dahl);
Also, her nephews, Mike Raschein Jr. and Daniel Raschein; her niece, Ashley (Nick) Ring and their children Her mother Shirley Felton, father Neil Raschein, brother Mark Felton, and newborn nephew Joey Raschein all passed away before she did. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Frahm, who passed away first.
