Marlene Faye Wilson
April 03, 1938 - September 27, 2013
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE -Marlene Faye “Mick” Wilson, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at her home in Sun Prairie surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 3, 1938, in Aurora,Ill., the daughter of the late Fabian and Marion (Leigh) Reichert. Marlene was initially united in marriage to Richard Enger. She was later united in marriage to Hiram “Buck” Wilson. She was employed in various administrative jobs, but was especially proud of her 6 years served as a detective for the City of Madison Police Department. Her passion for flower and vegetable gardening gave her many hours of joy, along with giving to family and friends her canned fruits of labor. She was a wonderful grandmother who loved her grandkids. Marlene was a fiercely independent person who courageously fought her ovarian cancer with true grit and willfulness.
Marlene is survived by her children, Matthew Enger, Miles “Tony” (Dawn) Enger; four grandchildren, Matthew (daughter, Caydence), Nicole and Ty Enger, Michael (Catrin) Szyryj; seven stepchildren; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and four brothers and their families. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents and her two husbands.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 until 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, with a short service to follow. Interment is scheduled at a later date at Highland Memorial Gardens in Cottage Grove. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Agrace HospiceCare, especially Meagan and Cheryl, for their loving care and visits. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Sat Oct 5, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Mary F. Otterson
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Marlene & I first met in 1969,when we joined MPD and went through the police academy. She was a kind, fair, and gentle woman and a great investigator.
The world is much poorer without her in it.
Mary Otterson
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Rita Henderson
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To Tony, Dawn and family: October 5th marks the first year of my own mom's passing, and I know your pain. Your fond memories and loving thoughts of mom will help you through these difficult times. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.
Rita Henderson
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Pam Dudley
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Tony, Dawn, Nikki, Ty and family..We are so sorry about your mothers passing, I know I have said this in emails/texts, but my mothers death is still so raw to me and it breaks my heart to know other people, especially those I care about, are losing their loved ones and will have to endure the pain that I have. Know that it will get better and the thing that helps is the wonderful memories and believe me..she will always be near..you will feel her. Love you guys! Pam and Tom Dudley
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Linda Palzkill
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I live in one of the condos near Marlene. And although I did not know her well, I enjoyed chatting with her about her beautiful flower garden. She was a talented gardener and kind person who made our neighborhood more beautiful through her efforts. My deepest sympathy to all her family. Linda Palzkill
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P & G Hodgson
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Matt, Tony, Lisa & Deb,
Our sincere sympathy from the long ago Pease Road neighbors -
Gloria & Phil Hodgson
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Linda Stelter
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I am so very sad to hear of Marlene's passing. I was blessed to have been able to get to know her over the years. I know how much you all meant to her and how much she meant to you. She was my mom away from mom (I always told her that she reminded me of my mother whom lives in Wyoming.) Derrick adored her as well and we both are so sad and will miss her terribly. Our deepest, deepest sympathy to you all.
Linda Stelter and Derrick Washington