Mari Lynn Stassi

Mari Lynn Stassi

January 25, 1962 - May 06, 2022

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ORFORDVILLE, Wis.- Mari Lynn Stassi, age 60, passed away from Multiple Myeloma on Friday, May 6, 2022, at UW Hospital with her loving wife, Sarah Woodbury, brother, Jeff Stassi, and sister-in-law, Shellie (Clay) Stassi by her side.


Mari was born in Madison, Wis., on Jan. 25, 1962. She graduated from McFarland High School in 1980, where she enjoyed art. Mari was very talented at drawing and continued to draw at different

periods in her life.


In 1985, Mari opened the doors to her own business, MariAnne's Elder House Inc., in McFarland. Mari

was compassionate and kind. She was passionate about caring for others and spent her whole life caring for people. In her free time, she enjoyed her pets and side kick, Fletcher, and her quiet days with her wife, Sarah. Mari loved to sing and loved faith-based music.


Mari is survived by her devoted wife, Sarah J. Woodbury of Orfordville, Wis.; cherished brother, Jeff Stassi and his wife, Shellie (Clay) Stassi of Deforest, Wis.; her loving stepson, Joshua R. Woodbury of Mount Pleasant, Wis.; and her adored God sons, Dusty and Chase Boyd of McFarland, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam H. Stassi and Audrey J. Stassi of Madison, Wis.; uncle,

Anthony (Thelma “Trudy”) Stassi; aunt, Collen Stassi (Vivinni); and grandparents, Frank and Alma

Stassi of Madison.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday.  Private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.


In lieu of flowers, Mari would appreciate a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at

www.themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf/ <http://www.themmrf.org/donte-to-mmrf/>.


Mari battled Multiple Myeloma for many years and throughout her battle she was surrounded by so many loving friends and family. A very special thank you to Elizabeth Doran and Colleen Seichter. Mari also wanted a "Thank you” sent to UW-Carbone Cancer Center and Dean East Oncology in Janesville. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.



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Michelle Phillips-Zaemisch
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My dear dear friend Mari Lynn So many great times spent with you. Traveling to Arizona, Sedona, Vagas, camping at the apple river and countless other places we have been. You are my sister, and one of my dearest friends since I was 6 and you 8. I love you B. always have and ALWAYS WILL ❤️ Thoughts and healing prayers for all.
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Elizabeth Doran
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Mari Lynn you have been my best friend “sister”for 45 years and neighbor for the last 15 years . Never a dull moment with you, I can’t thank you enough for always being there for me. I love you and will miss you always. Beth
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Cindy Rivera
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Mari was a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile. She was a pleasure to meet. I am so thankful for the joy she brought to my sister's life. The pair of them was a match made in heaven. Two souls that made everyone feel the love they had for each other.
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Renee Boyd
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I love you my friend. I will never forget when you first came to Christ, SO, SO very thankful for that! Sitting at your house on a Friday night, drinking Pepsi and watching the book of John. So far from our typical Friday night, again, I am so thankful for that. See you at the wedding feast.
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DAVE SCHOEPP
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SPENT MANY VACATIONS OVER THE YEARS WITH THE STASSI FAMILY EVEN WORKING WIH HER DAD SAM.MAY SHE FIND PEACE WITH HERE MOM AND DAD THE SCHOEPP FAMILY
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Sarah Woodbury
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Oh Honey, I miss you so much. I was never going to be ready for this day. My own selfish needs, I wanted you to stay with me. I have been so torn inside. I wanted you here and I know you wanted to be in peace. I felt your spirit move through me on Friday. It was the most powerful thing I have ever felt in my life. Your soul is so beautiful, your peace and calmness is indescribable. I will never forget that moment in time. You know I do not believe in ghosts and supernatural stuff. You showed me. Thank you for that moment that we shared. It will carry me through the rest of my life. Of course I am asking myself this question: Do you know how much I love you? I know your answer: YES I have never let you down. I have been your "rock". I understand everything now. It is very clear to me. I see all the things you see. I see your love for others. I see the life you built for "us". I see the soul. I hear the music. I feel the love. I understand honey. Thank you for showing me what I was missing in life. I joked in difficult times about "till death do us part".... but yet here I am. Death has NOT done us part. You and I both know that we are forever married in spirit, soul and mind. We met at the right time in life. God had a plan for us. You filled your part of the plan. I understand I still have to complete God's plan. I will follow the path to ensure we can rejoice together. My heart is broken in away I have NEVER felt. I am sure my pain and suffering is nothing compared to all the things you have overcome. You are my hero. You are my whole world. I will honor and respect everything you stood for. I will carry out the mission that you set before me. It seems like a lot for me, but I know you can see all. I have felt you guiding me and making me strong when I need to be. I have felt you hold me when I thought I could not move. I understand honey. With all of my heart honey... I love you Forever your wife

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