Mary J Flannery
February 14, 1932 - November 22, 2020
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - Mary Joan Flannery, 88, of Black Earth passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Heartland Country Village, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. Joan was born on Feb. 14, 1932, to Frank and Gertrude (McGill) Kuchar in her grandparent’s home, on Castle Rock Ridge, in Grant County.
She was a 1950 graduate of Highland High School. Joan continued her education at Richland County Normal (UW Richland) and later received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UW-Platteville. Joan taught in several one room schools and later at Lone Rock Elementary. She left teaching upon the birth of her son, Patrick, but returned to substitute teaching in the Wisconsin Heights School District for several years. Later she worked as a lab technician at the Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association where she retired in 1995.
Joan married James Flannery on May 1, 1954, at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Highland. Joan and Jim joined Jim’s brother, Reg, farming near Avoca in 1958. Upon selling the farm in 1964, they moved to Black Earth. Joan and Jim were inseparable and enjoyed traveling, especially going for rides on backroads, attending craft shows and spending time with their grandsons.
Joan is survived by her son, Pat (Jean) of Barneveld; grandsons, Jimmy (Tashyna) of Janesville and Dan (Taylor) of Brodhead; and her great-grandson, Macayne of Janesville. She is also survived by her sister, Elaine Matthews of DeForest; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim in 2009; parents; mother and father-in-law, Lawrence and Dora Flannery; brothers-in-law, Harry “Keith” Matthews and Reginald (Edna) Flannery; sister-in-law, Pascal (Herbert) Johnson; nieces, Joleen Matthews and Janice Johnson; and a nephew, Robert Johnson.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Mazomanie and a private graveside service will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Avoca.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Heartland Country Village for the care and friendship they provided to Joan over the years. We are grateful for the compassion they gave to Joan. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center St.
(608) 767-3684
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Dennis and Toni O'Connell
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Pat and Jean, Jimmy, Tashyna and Macayne, Dan and Taylor, Our Deepest sympathies of the passing of your mom and grandmother. I know that this had to be a long road with the world that we have been living in over the last 8 months. We like to remember your mom as always being such a kind and caring person to us. During these difficult days, remember that we as well as many of your friends are thinkiing of your family and praying for your hearts to heal of your loss. She and your dad (grandfather and great-gradfather) can once again be together. Virtual hugs coming your way. Dennis and Toni O'Connell
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Deb Zurkirchen
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Pat, I worked with your Dad for many years at UW System and he often spoke about Joanie. When I met her throughout the years, she was just as wonderful as he said. You were blessed with two of the sweetest people as your Mom and Dad. I know she and your Dad are now where they belong--together again. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Pat Cady
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Pat, I have so many memories of riding to work with your Mom and Dad. We shared our growing up years as I went to a 1 room schoolhouse for a couple of years and your Mom even knew my teacher. They were two great people and I know how proud they were of you. It was amazing to think how we could share so much on just riding to work. I extend sympathy to you and your family.
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Mike and Teresa Gerlach
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Our deepest sympathy
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Joel Matthews and family
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We are with all of you in spirit and wish we could be there in person to say goodbye. We will miss Aunt Joanie dearly and our thoughts are with you.