In Loving Memory of Mary Jane Michelena Rall
Mary Jane Rall, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother (Nona), and dear friend to so many, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 96. She was surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love.
Born on March 25, 1928, in Stockton, CA to Marie and James Michelena. Mary dedicated her life to her family, always putting their needs above her own. She was a force of nature—spunky and full of life, a strong and hardworking woman. Her home was a place of warmth and old-school ways of living, filled with home cooking, canning, baking, and thriving gardens. She had a kind soul with a heart of gold, always offering comfort with unwavering affection.
She found joy in sewing, crocheting, re-upholstering old furniture, garage sales, playing games, volunteering at the Loel Center, always giving her time and love to those around her. Her generous spirit touched countless lives, and she had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel special and valued.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Erwin Rall, her stepdaughter, Linda Rall, and her great-grandson Jacob Wells. Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Lynnette (Buckley) Dinubilo, her stepchildren, Ron Rall and Rita (Rall) Landcaster, her adoring granddaughters, Nicole (Dinubilo) Snyder and her husband Joel Snyder, and Lisa (Dinubilo) Rowand and her husband Aaron Rowand; and her precious great-grandchildren, Julianna Wells, Corwin Snyder and Khloe Snyder. She also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends who will forever cherish her memory. Though she is no longer with us in person, her love and lessons will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
SERVICE
A funeral ceremony and celebration of her life will be held on March 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, Vineyard Chapel, with a burial to follow.
Rest peacefully, Mom/Nona. Your love will forever light our way.
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