Mary Ann Nowak,
January 31, 1921 - September 24, 2011
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FITCHBURG-Mary Ann Nowak, age 90, of Fitchburg, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at St. Mary’s Care Center. She was born on Jan. 31, 1921, in Joliet, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Xenia (Burdasz) Bielec. She married Frank Nowak on Jan. 6, 1945. Mary was a true business woman. She owned and operated a grocery store for 35 years in Chicago, Ill., with her husband. Mary enjoyed shopping, going out to lunch, and family vacations. Most of all, her joy was spending time with family. Mary’s family was her life. She is survived by her children, Diane (Joseph) Keating of Atlanta, Charlene (Kenneth) Hannes of Madison, and Karen (John) Houlihan of Madison; grandchildren, Kristen Keating, Suzannah Keating, Holly Bobbitt, Michael Hannes, Lauren Hannes, Elizabeth Houlihan, and Daniel Houlihan; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Stephanie Ksiazak, Sonia Pisut, Frances Nelli, and Alice Garland; brother, John Bielec; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank of 53 years; grandson, Joey Keating; sisters, Terry Wysmierski and Loretta Perry; and brothers, Joseph, Adam, and Chester Bielec. Funeral services will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI PARISH, 5313 Flad Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, with a prayer service being held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the staff at St. Mary’s Care Center and Hospice, especially Cara and Lindsey.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, with a prayer service being held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI PARISH, 5313 Flad Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding.
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Sherrie & Tom Fellows
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Diane, Charlene & Karen Ann,
Extending our deepest sympathy to you and your families. Auntie Mary's "smile" will truly be missed.
Sherrie & Tom Fellows
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Tina Eckhart (Garland)
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I would like to send my condolences to all my cousins ~ Auntie Mary was always, always so sweet to me, I will remember all the good times we had, especially playing POLISH POKER, with her, we would have so much fun out stomachs would hurt from laughing so much.
I will miss my Auntie Mary soo soo much, she is no longer in pain, may she rest in peace - Love you Auntie Mary - your niece Tina Garland ooooo xxxxx
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Pat Potter
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Aunt Mary, I'm sorry I can't be there to say goodbye in person but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Patsy.
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Annette (Bielec) Meacham
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Dear Char, Karen, Diane & Families,
Your mom meant the world to me and she will always be in my heart. So many memories to cherish & appreciate. The best Auntie!
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I love you
all very much, Annette
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JUDY KAUFFMAN
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TO Diane, Char and Karen, their families and other extended family members: I would like to extend my sincere sympathy on the lost of of your very special Mom, Nana and sister Mary Nowak. She was one kind and terrific lady. I was not around her very many times but always enjoyed the times that I was. She was always so nice and quite funny. You always felt better having visited with her. You were all blessed to have been a part of her life for so long and she in yours. I will keep all of you in prayers. Diane's long time Southern Friend, Judy Kauffman