Mary M Curran
August 04, 1933 - July 27, 2017
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Mary M. Curran, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Peter Simon and Anna Frances (Sauer) Vogt. She married Charles J. Curran on Oct. 9, 1954, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lyons, Wis. Mary worked for WPS, as an insurance adjuster and also a union steward. Additionally, she worked as an upholstery instructor for MATC. She had lifetime memberships with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 59 and the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 328. Mary was a devoted community advocate and worker's rights activist. She was also a dedicated counselor for Badger Girls State. Mary was a remarkable woman with a wide variety of interests, including woodworking, gardening, and playing cards. Her many accomplishments and contributions include starting the Oregon EMS, organizing the first Welcome Wagon in Oregon, Wis., and being one of the first police matrons for the City of Lake Geneva. Mary is survived by six children, Ellen Curran, Fred (Lin) Curran, Rita (Gary Christopher) Sperry, Cathy (Brian) Mogden, Chuck (Julie) Curran and Tony (Kate Hinner-Curran) Curran; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Anna Marie Foltz and Lawrence (Delores) Vogt; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and her parents; Peter and Anna Vogt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N Van Buren St, Stoughton, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Lake Geneva, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday, with a joint Pass in Review by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 59 and VFW Auxiliary Post No. 328 at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711 or Camp American Legion, 8529 County Road D, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539.
Events
Visitation
Fri Aug 11, 2017 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Ann Catholic Parish (Stoughton) • 323 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, WI null
Service
Fri Aug 11, 2017 @ 1:00 PM CDT
St. Ann Catholic Parish (Stoughton) • 323 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Jeannine Conradt
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Mary and I were counselors at the American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State sessions for many years. As Director and then Chairman for many years, I could always count on her to assist wherever she was needed. She was a very dependable person; always willing to do more than was required just to see that everything ran smoothly. She will be greatly missed by the many friends she had in our organization.
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Kate Hinner
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Mary was a wonderful Mother-in-law! She was kind and caring and meant a lot to our family. We will truly miss her!
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Lisa McDermott
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I worked with Mary for several years at WPS. She was a hard working wondeful lady who always had a smile and kind words for her friends and coworkers. My codolences and deepest sympathy to Mary's family and friends.
Sincerely,
Lisa (Douglas) McDermott
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Ellen Curran
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Mom, this wooden striped candle shines bright for you. Because of your love for working with your hands and the light for one more star in the sky. The candle for the love and caring you've taught us kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. You will be forever in our hearts!
LM
laurie moran
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so sorry to see you go mary,you are at peace now and you have so many that love you.
laurie jenner-moran
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Sue Lawrence
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So sorry for the loss of Mary Curran. I met her through the Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Auxiliary. She did so much for the Veterans and communities of which she lived. A dedicated member, worker, friend. Mary and her involvement will definitely be missed. May she rest in peace. From Sue Lawrence