Marilyn Cora Ward
April 03, 1933 - December 18, 2013
Obituary
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MADISON-Marilyn Cora (Barsness) Ward passed away at Oakwood Village, University Woods, Madison, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 at the age of 80.
Marilyn was born in Black Earth on April 3, 1933. She graduated from Black Earth High School in 1951. Marilyn was united in marriage to Wayne Gary Ward on July 11, 1953 in Vermont Township. She was a homemaker and also worked at CUNA Mutual, Madison.
Marilyn enjoyed flowers and gardening. She and Wayne gardened and sold produce and flowers at the Midvale Farmer’s Market in the 1990s.
Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her children, Michael, Gregory (Connie), Joel (Laurie Sauer) and Connie Jo; grandchildren, Lynne Marie, Nicholas and Henry; great-granddaughter, Adyleigh. Her siblings Beverly, Dean, James and Richard will miss her greatly.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gary Ward and her parents, Albert and Marie (Punswick) Barsness.
Funeral services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, (corner of Mineral Point and Pioneer Roads) Verona at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013, with the Reverend Ted Lindquist and the Reverend Nicole Espe co-presiding. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, December 27, 2013 and also on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oakwood Foundation (Covenant Oaks Staff Training) or to West Middleton Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
608-831-6761
www.gundersonfh.com
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Julie Wempner
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My fondest memories are of those we shared together at Christmas Eve gatherings back in the day. I remember lots of laughing and smiling, card playing, and good food. Marilyn's warm smile will be missed by all who loved her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Julie, Scott, Leah Wempner
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Todd Weger
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My deepest and sincere condolences to all the Ward and Barsness families. As a kid, I and my brothers spent many a day at the Ward household playing baseball, army, video games, and just running around on our bikes and mini-bikes. Marilyn Ward was almost our 'second mom.' She is now back with Wayne in heaven and with the Lord. - Todd Weger and family, Safety Harbor, FL
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Timothy Weger
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Our deepest condolenses to the Ward and Barsness family.
I have many childhood memories of playing in the sandbox, sledding, riding snow mobiles and mini-bikes down at Mr. and Mrs. Wards house. Making hay in the summertime when it was hot and selling corn with Greg and Mike on the side of the road. The sleep over's and making "fort's" with all the cushions in the family room. The snacks we would have just before bed.
Marilyn, or Mrs. Ward (as we called her) had a way of making you feel like she was your mom too! She was a truly wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
May she rest in peace now next to Wayne (Mr.Ward) and her loved one's that have passed. God Bless you!
-Tim Weger and Family, Madison,WI
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Pete
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Thanks for all and everything. Aunt Marilyn.
Miss much.