Edwin A. Mackesey

MADISON- Edwin A. Mackesey, age 89, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Oregon Manor. He was born on June 26, 1921, in Mazomanie, the son of Stephen and Agnes (Farrell) Mackesey. Ed married Doris Marie Fuller on Aug. 17, 1941, in St. Michael Church, in Chicago, Ill. Ed served in the U.S. Navy as Yeoman Second Class during World War II, where he received the Presidential Unit Citation, American Theatre, Asiatic-Pacific with Bronze Star and the Victory Medal. He worked as a longtime Madison Area Builder, especially in the Midvale area. Ed is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Delores Dodie (Jerry) Duerst, Kathy (Paul) Bretl and John (Nancy) Mackesey; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Mackesey; former son-in-law, Ken (Mary) Esser; 10 grandchildren, Stephen, Jeffrey, Todd, Tracy, Tom, Matt, Leah, Brandon, Brittany and Briana; six great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn (Dick) Sprague; and brothers, Vince (Arlene) Mackesey, Dick (Jackie) Mackesey and sister, Kathy Marion. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas; daughter, Phyllis; brother, Tom; and sister, Mildred Lewis. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd,Fitchburgat 11 a.m., on Monday, June 27, 2011, with Father Delbert Schmelzer presiding. Military honors will be accorded. Visitation will be held at thefuneral homefrom 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, on Monday. A time of food and fellowship will follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Eds honor would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of Oregon Manor for their kind and compassionate care. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Eds honor would be appreciated. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, on Monday. Service: A Memorial Mass will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 27, 2011, with Father Delbert Schmelzer presiding. Military honors will be accorded.