Mary L. Meier
October 02, 1932 - May 21, 2020
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OREGON – Mary Lucille Meier, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at BeeHive Homes in Oregon. She was born on Oct. 2, 1932, in Oregon, the daughter of Lester and Ann (Sweeney) West. Mary graduated from Oregon High School in 1950. She married James M. Meier on May 9, 1953 in Oregon.
Mary worked for the Oregon Correctional Facility as an LTE and at the University of Wisconsin Teacher Placement Office. She was proud to be involved in her community and often volunteered at the Oregon Senior Center and the Oregon Food Pantry and prepared vegetables for Luke House. She was an active lifetime member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church and was a chairperson for funeral lunches. In addition, Mary was a member of the Oregon Town and Country Women's Card Club and made many dear friends through the group over the years. She loved Polka dancing, card playing, traveling, and going for walks. She always looked forward to attending her grandchildren's activities and was an avid fan of Badgers sports. Most of all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Diane (Mike) Anderson; sons, James Meier, David (Julie) Meier and John (Denise) Meier; sister, Katie (Dave) Batker; sister-in-law, Dolores West; grandchildren, Ben (Abby) Anderson, Denise (Kyle) Baker, Kimberly (Brian) Allen, Ashley (Chad) Alford, Abby Meier and Logan Meier; and great-grandchildren, Eleanor Anderson, Donovan Baker, Mya Baker, Meara Allen, Matthias Allen, Macoy Allen, Addison Alford and Kennedy Alford. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James M. Meier; sister, Betty (Daniel) Borchert; brother, Francis West; and brother-in-law, Henry Halverson.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. The Mass will be followed by a procession to St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery for the committal service and burial. All are invited to join the family in the procession, leaving the church at 11:15 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery will enforce social distancing and encourages face masks.
A special thank you to the entire staff at BeeHive Homes of Oregon and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care of Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church or to the Oregon Senior Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Jane Morgan
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I have only known Mary for four years. We played 500 with the Women's Club and at the Senior Center. She had a delightful sense of humor and was fun to be around. She beat me at cards most of the time. How fitting that her good friend, Marge Ferris, died on the same day. She was a lovely person.
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Deb Sweeney
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I enjoyed being able to attend some cousins lunches with Mary, her sense of humor and laughter will be greatly missed! Such a wonderful lady! My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Meier family, Katie and Delores. Much love and hugs, Deb Sweeney
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Kevin Viney
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My deepest condolences to the family of Mary Meier. Aunt Mary was one of a kind, so sweet and I will miss her laugh forever. I'm sorry we can't all be together to remember and celebrate Aunt Mary and support her family. But you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Kathleen Zelinski
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I was so blessed to know Mary, she is someone I will never forget, and not someone I planned on saying goodbye to so soon. She had such a kind, sweet, upbeat, positive way about her. She was always quick with a smile, laugh, and willing to try anything I suggested, while at Beehive Homes. I could always count on Mary to be by my side. She was a fountain of youth, she looked younger than she did when I first met her, many years earlier at the Senior Center. She loved her family, her husband, kids, grandkids, and I often told her she had the nicest kids, because she must have been that way to them all their lives. Mary, I hope you are dancing, singing, smiling, and rejoicing to be once again with your husband. I will miss you, but your light remains.
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Kathy Barger Golz
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I know Mary as a distant relative, a parish member of Holy Mother from my childhood, and as a welcoming face at Bee Hive when I visited my Dad. I have always found her to be the most enjoyable lady. I loved her never ending smile and witty nature. I know my Dad, John Barger, enjoyed having a cousin to swap stories and exchange humor. I am saddened to hear of her passing. I will miss our chats together.
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Diane Lauger
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I'm sorry we can't be there to offer a hug of comfort, but know we are thinking of you and praying for you. Our deepest sympathy. Dinny & Tom Lauger