Mary Alice McKoy

Mary Alice McKoy

December 06, 1937 - September 21, 2015

Obituary

MADISON-Mary Alice McKoy, age 77, one of the sweetest, most selfless people passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Meriter Hospital, and our hearts are broken. She was born on Dec. 6, 1937, in Stevens Point, the daughter of Bernard and Leone (Miles) Kane. Mary married Robert B. McKoy on July 5, 1958, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Madison. She worked as a CNA for many years. Mary enjoyed spending time with people, especially her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary is survived by her four children, Mike McKoy, Kathy (Ron) Last, Theresa McKoy all of Madison and Deb Hendrickson of Baraboo; six grandchildren, Rob (Dana), Daniel and Patrick (Jessie) Last, Amber (James Theesfeld) McKoy and Courtney McKoy, and Jessica (Alberto) Marin; four great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings, Bernie (Ruth) Kane, Fred (Roberta) Kane, and Janet Haensgen; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children, Mark and Michelle McKoy; grandson, Andrew Last; nieces, Janice Ballweg, Cindy Endres; and nephew Dr. Bernard "Bud" Kane. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, with Father James Kuhn presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420

Events

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Visitation
Thu Sep 24, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Visitation
Fri Sep 25, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Sep 25, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Parish • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Wendy Schillo
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I remember so many years ago that we first met . It was back in the Kennedy heights day. I loved you from that very first day. I knew we were going to be good friends,. I think that is where you learned to drive, remember Bob and I were watching you trying to back out of a parking space you were having such a hard time and we weren't nice we were laughing but we came out and gave you a big hug and helped you. I remember Kathy baby sitting for us and steph was just a baby, steph had pooped her diaper and I think Kathy told my son if you change her I will pay you.. You were always there for me no matter what time it was, I remember all the birthdays we shared. The wedding the grandchildren and now great grandchildren, I will forever love you and miss you is unbearable at this Moment. I know you wouldn't want us to be unhappy and sad. I will try to smile every time I think of you. Thank you for 40 years of a wonderful friend ship . I love you.
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Debby Mahoney
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your mother was a very kind and outgoing person. She will be missed by many. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deb Mahoney (Wellspring Center)
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Ellen Porter
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Mike, Deb, Theresa and Kathy, I just learned of your mom's passing this morning,. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Celebrate your mom's life with many, many smiles as you remember all those good times.. Love, Ellen (Drifke) Porter
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Lori Moore
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I am so sorry to hear about your mom she was an awesom lady i loved her she was always mom to me!! My heart and thoughts are with all of marys family! Sinserly Lori moore
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Deena
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Sending love to the family.
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Jessica Marin
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grandma you were always so dear to my heart.....i miss you so unbarebly bad....seeing you when we said our final goodbyes was the hardest thing to do....and seeing them lower you into the ground ws sohard for ecause it became a reality to me that your never coming back to us....i need you so bad and i regret not seeing you Saturday or Sunday....but i did talk to you and told you how much that i loved you.....i could tell it wasnt really you though because you didnt seem like you....you were always such an amazing grandma/mom to me and i thank you so much for that...letting you go will never be real...i was not ready for this to happy so soon....the girls miss you grandma....they don't like being without you at all and hell god knows everyone knows that im not dealing with this because my heart is broken into a million pieces....when i got the call from aunt theresa telling me that you werent breathing i felt in shock and started shaking...then after awhile your body just gave up the fight and you gained yourwings which was so heartbreaking....youd be proud of me though grandma,i passed second semester and moving onto 3rd...idk if i can do it because your not here.....i will be visiting you so much cuz i canttake this...and everyone is so worried about me be ause im pregnant and they knew how close you and i were....please keep me and my family safe grams...i will always and forever carry you in my heart.....i will have you close to me and remember all the memories that weve had over the years....its breaking my heart writing this to you..but i need to get it out...i know you know how much i loved you and cared about you....now your memory will live on in our babygirl because in honor of you, she will be named Mary Alice....i know your spirit will live on in her cuz i know your here with me cuz i can feel your precence every night and day....it will never be easy for me grandma but ill try to stay strong for you because i know you wouldn't want me to be like this.....I LOVE YOU with all my heart and soul...rest in peace until we meet again grandma....

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