Mary Carol Courtier
January 25, 1932 - January 26, 2016
Obituary
MADISON- Mary Carol Courtier, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. She was born on Jan. 25, 1932, at St. Mary's Hospital, the daughter of Margaret (Bertoli) and Karl Lang. Carol was united in marriage to Donald Courtier on Jan. 10, 1951, in Madison. Carol worked for Governor Knowles from 1960 to 1969 and at various restaurants in the Madison area. She had also volunteered at Second Harvest since 2001. Mary enjoyed going to Cottage Café, camping, cooking, and gardening. Carol is survived by her children, Donna (James) Schlise of Charlestown, Ind., Diane (David) Cutler of Madison, David (Julie) Courtier of Sun Prairie, and Duane (Karen) Courtier of Madison; 15 grandchildren and spouses; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Karl Lang; sister, Margaret Ann Vanweelden; and her beloved dog, Sarah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2013; son, Dennis Courtier in 2000; daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Courtier in 2010; great-granddaughter, Heather; brother, Richard and his wife, Jane Lang; and brother, Fredrick Lang in 1968. Funeral services for Mary will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Jan 29, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Jan 29, 2016 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jo Raihala
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My husband and I frequent Cottage Café and saw your parents there many . When your father passed away we saw her often with her family . I usually stopped to just say hello and ask how she was doing. She was always smiling and very sweet. We generally just chatted for a minute or so about the weather etc. While I did not know her well she was always ready with a smile and brought one to my face as well. It was clear that you all took good care of her and loved her a lot. You made sure she was able to continue to go her favorite places after your father passed. I will miss seeing her smiling face! Take care.
Jo Raihala
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Pam Higham
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Carol was a dedicated volunteer for over 14 years. I joined the organization about 2 1/2 years ago as the Volunteer Services Coordinator. Carol was a bright light for me sharing a hug at the beginning and end of each of her shifts as well as her gentle smile and twinkling eyes. She spoke lovingly of her family and obviously took great pride in each new addition. Thank you for sharing Carol with me and our organization. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Higham, Second Harvest Foodbank