Mary Owens
August 15, 1934 - December 09, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Mary M. Owens, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 15, 1934, in Dodgeville, to Roy and Marian (Dobson) O’Neill. She was married to Robert “Dwight” Owens.
Mary worked at WPS for many years and was a lifetime auxiliary member of VFW Post 1318. She enjoyed volunteering at the Monona Senior Center, traveling and, in later years, winning the prize for the oldest family member at our family reunions!
Mary is survived by her son, Charlie Owens; stepdaughter, Karen Behling; daughter-in-law, Karen Owens; sister, Rita O’Neill; sisters-in-law, Dorothy O’Neill and Vicki O’Neill; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dwight; stepson, Richard Owens; brothers, Donald and Charlie O’Neill; and her sister, Linda O’Neill.
Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Vfw Auxiliary Post 1318. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
We will miss you, Aunt Mary. Until we meet again, “As I was saying…!”
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Funeral Service
Wed Dec 15, 2021 @ 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Graveside Service
Wed Dec 15, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Prairie Mound Cemetery • -, Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Eugene (Peanut) Grunewald
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Mary was a sweet lady, just as sweet as my grandmother! To Charlie, I'm sorry for your loss, you have my sincere condolences.
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Shirley Gulvik
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To Charlie and the rest of Mary's family I send my deepest sympathy. I met Mary in the Monona Rhythm Band and enjoyed her company very much. Peace to all the family. Sincerly , Shirley Gulvik
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Kristin Gasser
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I worked with Mary years ago at WPS. I will always fondly remember how friendly Mary was and how involved she wanted to be in so many activities. I have thought of her often over the years. My deepest condolences.
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Jean B.
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My dear sweet Mary! We have been friends for many, many years! You will be missed greatly by me and others! Now, all I have to see in Madison/Monona on my summer trips from AZ. will be Rita. By the way, thank you Rita for informing me of your sister's passing. RIP, with my prayers