Marie Louise Tichy, 90 of Ely, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Hallmar in Cedar Rapids . Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 13, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids , located at 2121 Bowling Street SW , with burial to follow in Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids .

Marie was born March 25, 1920 in Cedar Rapids , the daughter of Charles and Rose Hac Blazek. She married Charles W. Tichy on June 23, 1941 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids . Marie worked as a seamstress for many years at Mitvalskys and Berger Furriers. Marie enjoyed sewing crafts, canning, gardening, helping out on the farm, traveling, camping, playing the organ, square dancing, and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. She belonged to the Blue Willow Club.

Marie is survived by her children Charles (Bonnie) Tichy of Cedar Rapids, SuAnn Tichy of Ely, and Rich (Pam) Tichy of Ely; five grandchildren Alan Tichy, Beth (Mike) Golden, Amy, Richard and Anna Tichy; one great-grandson Steven Wichtendahl; and daughter-in-law Kathy Tichy of Solon.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband Charles, her parents, two sons Steven and David Tichy, a granddaughter Janet Tichy, and a brother Chuck Blazek.

Memorials may be directed to the family.