Mary M. Beck
May 23, 1923 - June 23, 2011
Obituary
MONONA-Mary Magdalene (Weitzel) Beck, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at HospiceCare, Inc. on Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was born on May 23, 1923, to, and finally settled in Monona. Eugene preceded her in death on June 30, 1966 after 20 years of marriage. After her husband's death Mary became a C.N.A. at the old Madison General Hospital (Meriter) for 20 years and did private care for the next eight years. Mary was compassionate and so energetic, her co-workers said she "set the pace." Mary lovingly raised her children alone, and surrounded her family with love and security. Mary enjoyed living in Monona and made many friends at her church, Immaculate Heart of Mary, the St. Ann Society and the Monona Senior Center. Mary enjoyed attending dances at the East Side Businessmen's Association for many years. Mary is survived by a sister, Helen Hess; four children, Norma (Dave) Moody, Wyoming, Charlene (Bill) Needham, Middleton, Rosalie (Ed Heinzelman) Beck, Milwaukee, and Richard (Karen) Beck, Madison. Marys oldest son Larry (Kathy) preceded her in death on May 9, 2001. Mary has eight grandchildren, Robin, Trisha, Chris, Jeff, Brittany, Amber, Randy and Jamie. She also has seven great-grandchildren, Enzo, Ellie, Gabriel, Neve', Christopher, James and Aubrey. Mary has many nieces and nephews. Mary made friends wherever she went, charming people with her smile and wit. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, 5101 Schofield St., Monona at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2011. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton and also on Monday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. We wish to thank the compassionate staff at HospiceCare, Inc. for the wonderful care of our dear mother. We wish to also thank the many aides at Oak Park, Middleton. "Mary will be loved and missed and forever in our hearts."
Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton and also on Monday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, 5101 Schofield St., Monona at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2011.
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Mary S Gandolph
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I worked with Mary for many years at Meriter and always remember her story about her cat that reappeared on Thanksgiving..she was a hard worker and enjoyed and loved her family.
Sorry for your loss.
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Andrea Stein
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved mother, Mary Beck. My dog Shayna and I regularly visited Mary as HospiceCare volunteers. Often we were able to visit with Charlene and Rosalie as well. I will remember Mary as a woman with great grace and dignity, who never complained and who was always happy to visit regardless of how she was feeling. I have fond memories of Mary petting Shayna and of listening to stories about your own family pets. Mary was as sweet as the weekly treats that Rosalie and Charlene would bring to share with a cup of coffee.
I know that Mary will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. I am glad that I was able to meet Mary, Charlene and Rosalie. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.