Mary Richard

Richard, Mary L.MADISON-Mary L. Richard, age 69, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on Oct. 20, 1940, in Platteville, the daughter of Roy and Lillian (Starks) Johanns. Mary graduated from Platteville High School with the class of 1958. After high school Mary worked for the government in Washington, D.C.. She then began working in the telegraph and telephone industry in Indiana and Minnesota. When Mary returned to Wisconsin she worked for Wisconsin Life as a secretary. She married James Richard on Feb. 24, 1962. Mary was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mary and Jim loved spending time outdoors and traveling to many new destinations. She is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Susan Richard of Madison, Chris (Pam) Richard of McFarland, Phil (Stacy) Richard of Park Falls, and Angela Richard of Seattle, Wash; grandchildren, Tess and Blake Richard;a sister, Priscilla (Jim) Jankus of Mantino, Ill; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. There will be a memorial gathering at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010, with a scripture service beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donors choice. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donors choice. Service: There will be a memorial gathering at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010, with a scripture service beginning at 3 p.m.