Martin J. Shannon
September 09, 1940 - November 20, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Martin J. “Marty” Shannon, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on Sept. 9, 1940, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Martin and Bridie (O’connell) Shannon. He married Sandy Whisenant, the love of his life on Aug. 9, 2008 in Madison, WI. After graduating High School in Chicago, Marty received a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Joseph’s in Chicago and went on to receiving a Master’s Degree from Notre Dame. Marty worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Work Force Development for 41 years. After retiring, Marty enjoyed planting flowers and listening to Irish music. He attended monthly meetings with friends for web designing and he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sandy of 5 years; children, Michael (Lorelei), Kathy (Matt Frank) Shannon, and Patty (John) Bakke; three granddaughters, Tegan, Karissa, and Anya; and brother, Mike Shannon. Marty was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. Marty will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park following the service. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Nov 24, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Nov 25, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Mon Nov 25, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Irina Hynes
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My condolences to the Shannon family.
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Kathryn Dresser
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My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Shannon family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Lynn and David
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Our thoughts are with you. We remember how happy and in love Marty was the day he married Sandy! What a joy it was to see him that day surrounded by his family and friends soaking up their love. He will not be forgotten. Lynn and David
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Jane King
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Wishing you peace, love and treasured moments of a lifetime. Our sympathies .
Jim, Jane ,William and Courtney KIng
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Kathie and Richard (Kathie Simon Frank and Richard Kain)
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We send you our love at this sad time. What wonderful memories we have of Marty's magical smile, his quiet way, and his deep interest in photography and technology. We know how deeply missed he already is in his family's life, as that was a central part of who he was. To his granddaughters, he and Sandy gave a great gift over and over again: special time spent together at all kinds of fascinating places; they can carry those memories with them always, making their lives richer. May you rest in peace, Marty. We'll miss you.
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Dottie Whitmore
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Sandy and family,
I worked with Marty for 32 years at DWD and I always enjoyed and respected him. After he retired I would try and let him know of other co-workers retiring, so he could pay his regards to them. Sandy, he especially enjoyed when the two of you went to the Rose Bowl.
May your memories bring comfort to your heart.
Sincerely,
Dottie Whitmore