Mary Frances Billmeyer

CROSS PLAINS-Mary Frances Billmeyer, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 24, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 11, 1953, in Madison, the daughter of Donald W. and Lydia K. (Niesen) Pertzborn. Mary was united in marriage to James “Blue” Billmeyer on September 18, 1982 in West Middleton. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed being seated at a table with friends and a lively card game. Mary loved sports, especially bowling and volley ball, but softball was always number 1. She was very active in Cross Plains sports and served as the softball commissioner. They will be naming the new concession stand after Mary in Baer Park. On Sundays in the summer, she enjoyed Home Talent Baseball and in the fall she loved to cheer for the Green Bay Packers. Mary developed long lasting friendships with many people. She was always the life of the party and will be remembered for always having a big smile on her face and being ready for a good time. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Blue, of 29 years; her children, Brigette (Donald ) Best, Amber Billmeyer, Brett Billmeyer; two step-grandchildren, Hannah and John Best; her siblings, Sandra Statz, Rick (Pat) Pertzborn, Dan (Linda) Pertzborn, Diana Pertzborn, Don (Sharon) Pertzborn; brother-in-law, Paul (Carol) Billmeyer; and sisters-in-law, Jane (Bob) Ervolino, Lisa (John) Gantenbein. She is further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Donald (Lydia) Pertzborn; her mother and father-in-law, Richard (Ruthie) Billmeyer; a brother-in-law, Gerald Statz and a nephew, Craig Statz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 28, 2011 with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Lymphoma Society, 1471 E. Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071 or to Agrace HopsiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, Sister John Rose Acker, and all of Mary’s wonderful friends for all their love, support and treasured visits. Cemetery: Inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Lymphoma Society, 1471 E. Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071 or to Agrace HopsiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and also on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 28, 2011 with Father Thomas Kelley presiding.