Mary Marguerite Larson
September 15, 1928 - June 11, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Mary "Marg" Larson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Heritage Independent Living, Monona. She was born on Sept. 15, 1928, in Dodgeville, the daughter of John and Mildred (Murty) Brunker. Mary graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1946, and was proud to be a 46er. She married Stanley Larson on Sept 19, 1959, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and enjoyed serving in their monthly fellowship. Mary was very devoted to her family, friends and faith. She worked for Sears from 1967-1979, Dept. of Revenue as a seasonal employee and began working at Swiss Colony in 1979, retiring in 2012, at the age 84. Mary enjoyed word searches, reading and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She especially loved spending time with family and friends, where she was the enthusiastic photographer, and supplied the family with copies of photos. Mary is survived by her children, Stanley (Toy) Larson Jr., Richard (Trudy) Larson, Annette Larson, Mona (Michael) VanErdewyk and Karen (Scott ) Larson; eleven grandchildren, Tai (Lori) Larson, Dianna Harding, Steven Larson, John (Dan) Larson, Lisa (Shawn) Hauge, Randy Larson, Stephanie (Robert) Long, Shawn VanErdewyk, Kyle VanErdewyk, Jared Larson and Raeanna Larson; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Brunker and Raphael Brunker; sisters, Elizabeth Bussian and Kathryn McGraw; and dear cousin, Dorothy Meudt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery, Ridgeway. The family wishes to thank Dr. James Giesen, the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, Barb Kneer and Alice Holbrow for all of their care and support of Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Jun 16, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Jun 16, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Karen Harry
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To a special lady I have known for more than 50+ years that was like my second mom and would always welcome us girls into her house❤ I will miss you Mary Larson😙
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Jeanette Kuckuk
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Miss you Miss Mary. You and your family are in my prayers
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Milissa Hoxtell
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Aunt Marg will be missed! She had the most lovely laugh and great sense of humor. She was so thoughtful remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and special events. Another tribute was her interest in everyone. She was always a class act. We were very lucky to have had her in our lives. RIP Aunt Marg. We all loved you.
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Elaine Postlethwaite
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To Mona, Annette and Karen, I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary's death, she was a wonderful, fun loving person who was always so nice to be around. I extend my most sincere sympathy to you and the whole family. Best Love from Bart and Elaine Postlethwaite
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Jared
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She always bought Rae and me donuts when we stayed overnight. I always looked forward to waking up in her house and talking over donuts
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John
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A couple of amazing people reunited