Mary L Recker
November 08, 1947 - November 15, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Mary L. Recker, age 70, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on Nov. 8, 1947 in Appleton, Wis., the daughter of Cyril and Emmaline (Merkel) Fisher. Mary worked at Humana for 33 ½ years prior to her retirement in April 2013. She graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in 1962 and Xavier High School, in Appleton, in 1966. Mary was a greeter at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. She loved to walk, read mystery books, camping in Three Lakes, Wis. Mary loved attending all of her grandkids athletic events along with their other events. Mary is survived by her children, Allen Recker (fiancé Kathleen Lanham) and Andrea Gevelinger; grandchildren, Emmaline and Tanner Gevelinger, Jordan, Taylor, Payton and Zoe Recker; bonus grandchild, Luke Lanham; siblings, Nancy (Dennis) Nelson, Charles (Joyce) Fisher; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 with Father Robert Evenson presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A luncheon will follow the Mass. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Appleton. Mary would like to thank Dr. Sam Lubner for giving her extra time with her family and to Nurse Laura, Sandy Burn and all other nurses at the Carbone Chemo Clinic. Mary also extends a very special thank you to her sister, Nancy, who was with her for her chemo treatments and also to Pat Thielbar, Pat Nye, Annette, Sherry, Delores, Jane and Mike. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary’s name to Carbone Cancer Center or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Events
Visitation
Wed Nov 22, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI null
Memorial Mass
Wed Nov 22, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Fran Tierney
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God's blessings for all the family.
Mary, I'll always remember your smile and your laugh. Rest in peace and enjoy your heavenly reward you so richly deserve.
Fran and the Sisters
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Shannon Streber
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Mary was such a great person, mother to her great kids and also her grandchildren, She was always there to listen,talk and laugh: She was always positive no matter what:. She so loved her great friends ,kids Allen and Andrea and all of her grandchildren dearly; I knew her so many yrs back to the Central Life Assurance, Employers Health, and Humana days; She was one of the best claim trainers:.She was always so smart that she was the “ Go to person for help” . And she always could answer their questions w/ out a doubt .I’m so glad that I had the chance to see her a few weeks ago at her grandson JordanJenks - Recker’s football game. I always saw her smiling. at the games, We always had a nice talk, And a good laugh,! My heart’s broken but I know that know you’re in a good place and not suffering, Thank u for your great friendship I’ll never forget how special you’re Prayers to your family, R.I.P. Mary ❤️ Shannon Streber
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Chris Heying
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Mary was one of my favorite people! Every time I saw her over the last 17 years she shared a smile a laugh and her infectious positivity! She was great to be around. The world is a lesser place without Mary in it, but heaven is even better because she is there!
Chris Heying
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John La Breche
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Andrea,
Sorry about the passing of your mom. She was such a nice person. She would walk by our house and we would catch up on life. I always honked at her on Rae Lane. You and your family are in our prayers. John La Breche
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JoAnn Schober
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I worked at Humana for 10 years and Mary was so kind and patient as she trained me. I appreciated how positive and upbeat she always was. I send my caring thoughts of sincere sympathy at this sad time.
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Bobby Green
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I worked with Mary for nearly ten years in the Humana claims training department; for much of that time we sat next to each other. What I remember most about Mary was her warmth and sense of humor. We shared so many stories and became very close. I miss her very much but, gratefully, I can still hear her voice and her laugh.