Mary Alice Frey

Mary Alice Frey

July 15, 1933 - January 09, 2026

Obituary

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MADISON - Mary Alice Frey, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at home. She was born on July 15, 1933, in Loreta, Wis., the daughter of Frank and Agnes (McMahon) Dwyer.


Mary graduated from Spring Green High School in 1951. She married Donald G. Frey in 1955. She always looked forward to their annual family trips up north to St. Germain. Mary retired from Madison Newspapers in 1999.


Mary is survived by her sons, Bruce (Julie) Frey and Tim (Karen) Frey; daughters, Patricia Frey, Bernadette (Bob) Gile, DeAnna (Kurt) Smith, Michele (Joe) Kryshak and Anne Marie Schmidt; sister, Patricia Grumke; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents; brother, Michael Dwyer; sister, Kathleen Hansen; and grandson, Wyatt Frey.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at QUEEN OF APOSTLES PARISH, ST. DENNIS CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the Eagle’s Club, 2109 Bartillon Drive, Madison. Burial will take place at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Plain, Wis. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.


Mom was at home, surrounded by comfort and peace. Guided by her family and her faith, she journeyed to a peaceful heaven above.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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(608) 221-5420




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Visitation
Mon Jan 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church • 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53714
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Jan 19, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church • 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, WI 53714
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Luncheon After Service
Mon Jan 19, 2026 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Eagles Club • 2109 Bartillon Dr, Madison, WI 53704
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Mary Alice Frey
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Mary Charnitz
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a wonderful woman. I really enjoyed time in Florida with her. I remember her, Kurt’s mom and Michell Amend’s mom staking their chairs on the beach everyday. Always smiling and laughing.
JD
Jane DeRosia
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To the Frey family, Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She and Don were such good friends to my parents. We wish we could be at her service but we are traveling right now. Thinking of you all.
KD
Kim, WU, WE, Janel, Carla, Sue S, Mary, Chris,Amy, Deb
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Dear Frey family.,We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
JG
Jeanne Gundlach
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My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your mother was a fantastic person and a dear friend. We had many years of fun and happy times when Don and Herb played in the band. And of course our gambling trips were memorable. She will be missed but she is now at peace. Jeanne Gundlach
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Marret Week
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Ted and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mom!! Please know how deeply you're in our thoughts during this difficult time. She clearly raised a beautiful family and her love will live on through ALL of you!! We pray Gods comfort and peace surround you! Love, Ted and Marret

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