Mary Anvoots

MIDDLETON-Mary was born January 21, 1932 in Highland, the daughter of Lawrence and Marie Rose. She graduated from Highland High School with honors in May 1949. She participated in public speaking, cheerleading, and other school functions. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Anvoots, at St. Anthony Church, Highland on December 29, 1953. Mary retired from the University of Wisconsin after 30 years. She was employed in Central Classified Personnel and U.W. Medical School as a Personnel Manager. She is survived by a grandson, Christopher Anvoots( partner Mandy Hilsenhoff), a great granddaughter, Adriana Anvoots, three sisters, Veronica (Don) Schmitt, Cecilia (Don) Raimer, Margaret (Leroy) Kraak, and two brothers, Frank (Marvelene) Rose and Larry (Marlene) Rose, many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is further survived by special friends Darrell, Susie and Dorian. Her husband, Robert, daughter, Jody, her parents, and one sister, Marjorie preceded her in death. Mary deeply valued family love and support above all things. She died with late stage lung cancer. A special thanks to all who arranged for and provided care and compassion to Mary during her illness. Memorial services will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Mary’s final resting place will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Madison. For online condolences, please visit www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave 608-831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Mary’s final resting place will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Madison. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorial services will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding.