The Mary Rethlake Memorial Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Mary Rethlake was a vibrant, outgoing, beautiful and loving woman who was coming into the golden years of her life when she became afflicted with Alzheimer’s. In December 2022, the disease not only took her life, but robbed her family of many years of her joyful presence.

Alzheimer's disease is not something which "just happens" to people when they get older. It is a neurological disease which gradually destroys the brain's ability to function, in some ways similar to brain cancer. It is always fatal.

Many in the medical community believe a cure for Alzheimer’s is on the horizon. But more research is needed to rid the planet of this scourge disease.

To honor Mary, and all others who have experienced the devastating impact of this disease, her family is requesting donations be made to The Mary Rethlake Memorial Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the Mayo Clinic.