Mary Ann McCauley

SUN PRAIRIE- Mary Ann McCauley, age 87, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on Jan. 22, 1928 in Richland Center, the daughter of Homer and Agnes Madsen. She graduated from Richland Center High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. Following her graduation, Mary attended the UW-Madison. On Aug 10, 1947, she was united in marriage with Roland E. McCauley in Richland Center. Mary worked at the Dane County Courthouse as she helped put her husband through graduate school. Her biggest joy was raising her three sons and spending time with her family. Mary volunteered with the PTA in her children's local schools, was a den mother for the cub scouts and delivered meals for the Salvation Army. One of her greatest pleasures was watching her three boys participate in various sports, especially basketball. Mary was later blessed with eight grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, along with seven great-grandchildren. Mary had a beautiful singing voice and loved to play the piano! She was very active in her church and was the youth choir director for many years. She was an exceptional Bridge player and loved to be out in the sun, swimming, socializing and sunbathing. Mary was a superb cook and everyone felt welcome in her home. She was a fun loving social butterfly who loved to dance with her husband in a local dance club. Mary enjoyed wintering in Deltona, Florida for 24 years, and many other vacations with family and close friends. She had a warm and friendly nature and a kind and giving heart. Mary is survived by her sons, Bruce (Carol) McCauley of Livermore, California, Mark (Janet) McCauley of Onalaksa, and Tim (Nancy) McCauley of Middleton; eight grandchildren, Justin (Juli) McCauley, Briana (Mitch) Nairn, Jared (Jill) McCauley, Tyler (Jen) McCauley, Kayla (Matt) Schwein, Shane, Erin and Shannon; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Jourdan and Joan (Kenny) Davidson; sister-in-law, Edie McCauley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland; and parents, Homer and Agnes. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, with Rev. Roger Eigenfeld presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Burial will be at Richland Center Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420