Mary Ann Burke

Burke, Mary A. OREGON/MONONA-Mary A. Burke, age 71 of Monona, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 21, 1944, in Stoughton, the daughter of William and Alice (Fisch) Jones. Mary graduated from Oregon High School, was a long-time employee of WEA Insurance Trust and member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Oregon. Mary was most known for her selfless love shown towards her children and grandchildren, her love for music, as well as being an avid football fan. She had the gift of filling a room with cheer and laughter along with having a true sense of adventure. She touched many and will be missed by all. Mary is survived by three children, Dena Davis, Michele (Robert) Boyle, and Michael (Keri) Burke; 12 grandchildren, Shawn, Jeffrey, Jennifer (Jovan), Jennica (Barry), Sammantha (Evan), Jacob, Annah, Jason, Justin, Nicholas, Curtis, and Allyson; many great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Ronald Sickinger; brothers, Harold (Ann) Jones, William (Shirley) Jones, Robert (Shirley) Jones, Eldon (Evelyn "Frankie") Jones, David (Evelyn) Jones, Dale (Carol) Jones, Gary (Fran) Jones, and Marvin (Kathy) Jones; sisters, Betty (Steve) Jicinsky and Kathy (Greg) Statz; many nieces, nephews, in addition to other family and friends who also loved Mary. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Correna Sickinger; infant sister, Dorothy; brothers, Ronald Jones and Joe Jones; and dear friend, Robert Mandt. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 East Netherwood, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 S Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, and again, at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will take place at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Mary's family would like to extend a special 'thank you' to all the staff at Agrace HospiceCare who helped care for her during her final days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515