Mary Ann Wenzel
September 26, 1930 - July 26, 2013
Obituary
MONONA/MARSHFIELD-Mary Ann Wenzel, age 82, of Monona, formerly of Marshfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare. Mary Ann was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in Thorp, to Julius and Frances Rasmussen (Wagner) and was the youngest of six children. After graduation from Thorp High School, Mary Ann attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Marshfield where she met her future husband, Frederick J. “Fritz” Wenzel. Fritz and Mary Ann were married on Sept. 6, 1952, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Family was Mary Ann’s passion and she is survived by and will be greatly missed by her husband, Fritz; their six children, Ann of Madison, Paul (Vonesa) of Orlando, Fla., Ellen (Vince) of DePere, Jane of Madison, Tom (Susan) of Northbrook, Ill. and Mary (Brian) of Northbrook, Ill.; and ten grandchildren, Kathryn of Chicago, Ill., Alexander, Jackson, Jefferson, Zoe, Elliott and Emma of Northbrook, Ill., Elizabeth of DePere, and Anna and Samuel of Orlando, Fla. Grandma delighted in her grandchildren. All will miss Grandma’s beetle car pulling into the driveway for a visit. Mary Ann worked as a registered nurse for 40 years adjusting her schedule to her family’s needs. She loved her family, the written word, music, living on Lake Monona, a long walk, sewing, planning and organizing anything and everything, baking cookies (especially at Christmas), a wry sense of humor and her faith. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers; and sisters. A Memorial Mass will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, with Father John Silva and Father Daniel Kelly concelebrating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by sharing of eulogies at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please tell someone you love them today. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 Cheryl Parkway, Madison WI, 53711, or Mike’s Run c/o Marshfield Clinic Foundation, 1000 N. Oak Avenue, Marshfield WI 54449. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by sharing of eulogies at 10:30 a.m.
A Memorial Mass will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, with Fr. John Silva and Fr. Daniel Kelly concelebrating
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Barb Bergum
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To all the Wenzels, our deepest sympathy and prayers for your grieving. What a wonderful, kind, generous and faithful person your wife, mom, grandma was ! We are thankful to have known her and share your loss. Love to all,
Barb and Paul
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Annie Hirschenson
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Fritz,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I have you and your family held closely in my thoughts and my heart.
Annie
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Arthur Kim
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Mary Ann has fought the illness with dignity and high spirit. My wife, Sun and I know that she was happy to have such a wonderful husband, Fritz and children. Sun and I would like to extend sincere condolences.
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Hope Lotzer and Mike Fehling
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Dear Fritz and Wenzel family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have many great memories of the neighborhood in Marshfield growing up, going over to your house and being in school with a few of the Wenzels. Cherish all the wonderful memories. MaryAnn was a great lady
Hope Lotzer
Statesville, NC
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Cherri Jacoby Kessler
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Fritz, I am sure your angel is now in Gods care and watching over you also. For all the years I knew her, she was always such a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Bob and Laurel Peterson
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Fritz and Family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your wonderful, loving wife and mother. She was indeed a very special lady and supporter of all of you for so many years. Sorry we are unable to join the celebration of her life on Friday but our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.