Maureen "Mo" Kathryne Goen

Maureen "Mo" Kathryne Goen

July 02, 1952 - June 02, 2021

Obituary

COLUMBUS / MIDDLETON - Maureen Kathryne "Mo" Goen, age 68, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Waunakee Manor. She was born on July 2, 1952, in Dodgeville, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Weier) Burns. Mo graduated from Hollandale High School in 1970. She worked as a dietary manager for many years at Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Oak Park Place in Middleton. Mo was full of life and loved a good story. She enjoyed listening to music, traveling to Jamaica, having picnics and fishing. Most of all, Mo's pride and joy were her loving family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loyal and honest friend who always told it like it was. Her spunky, dare-devil personality brought happiness to everyone around her. She left her family and friends with a wealth of memories that will be cherished forever. Mo is survived by her sons, Cody (Andrea) Goen and Joshua Goen; grandchildren, Joshua, Thea, Hailey and Layla Goen; siblings, Mike (Sharon) Burns, Larry Burns, Rose (Mike) Ohlert, Becky (Larry) Ehrhorn and Georgine Miller; sisters-in-law, Doris Kuehn, JoEllen Burns and Judy Burns; Joan Flint and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Walter Broughton; siblings, Virginia (Warren) Benson, Jocile (Bob) Pirkel, Ron Burns, John Burns, Ken (Mary) Burns and Pat Burns; and sister-in-law, Caroline Burns. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO MOUNT HOREB FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, Wis., from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021. A special thanks to Waunakee Manor for the wonderful care they provided Maureen the last few years and to Agrace HospiceCare for the amazing love and comfort these last few months. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of Mo to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb Funeral & Cremation Care 500 N. 8th St. (608) 437-5077

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Mon Jun 7, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb Funeral & Cremation Care • 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Tracy Sadoski
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Way to many precious and hilarious memories! Thank you Mo! I will never forget when you told me “ please hold on to all our fun times” you were the most honest friend I could ask for! Love you forever 💕. Gone but never forgotten 😪
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Carl Murphree
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A “spunky” lady indeed. She will be missed. To my “Burns” family and friends I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Sue A Hammond
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So sorry for your family's loss. Maureen was one of a kind. I remember her fondly from my years at Hollandale. We were on student council together when the dress code was changed to allow girls to wear pants to school, so you know that has been awhile ago. Sincerely, Sue (McCarville) Hammond
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Jo
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I am so saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. ' 'Jo (Kitsemble) Cooper

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