- Mary Ann (Viotto) Paalman, age 65, of Land O Lakes, died Friday, August 1 8, 2006, peacefully at home. She was born in Menasha, December 14, 194 1, to Joseph Viotto and the late Ethel Viotto. She then married Eugene Paa lman, November 4, 1964, in Menasha. Mary's greatest love was for her famil y. Her love was unconditional and she was the best mom in the world. Ma ry was the best thing that happened to our family. And if you never met h er you really missed out. And if you did know her, you would know th at if she wasn't at home she was at the closest casino playing "the pennie s."
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Paalman, Land O Lakes; her childre n: Eugene (Tami) Paalman, Kaukauna; John (Michelle) Paalman, Black Cree k; Kimberly (Steve) Alft, Little Chute; Tamara (Gene) Johnson, Little Chut e; her father, Joseph Viotto, Appleton; her brothers and sisters: Gene (Ch arlene) Viotto, Neenah; Jim (Shirley) Viotto, Menasha; Beanie (Gary) Malch ow, Kaukauna; Leeann Schreiner, Menasha; Shirley (Rich) Syring, Menasha; J oe (Sheri) Viotto, Menasha; Sue (John) Fink, Menasha; Beth (Joe) Megna, Gr een Bay. Mary was also the proud grandmother of Coleton, Kayla, Marley, Ga rrett, Eldon, Mariam, Jess and David.
Mary was preceded in death by her son, Gary Lee Paalman and her mother, Et hel Viotto.
Visitation will be Monday, August 21, 2006, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Al berts Church in Land O Lakes, followed by a Mass of Christian Buri al at 11 a.m. A luncheon will be served after the funeral.
The Paalman family would like to thank all of the nursing staff and aids f or taking care of Mary in her time of need. A special thanks to Deb and Ba rb whom Mary cared for deeply.
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