Marilyn Ruth "Mary" Powers
September 04, 1929 - November 22, 2015
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE – Marilyn Ruth "Mary" Powers, of Sun Prairie, woke up in the arms of her savior on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 4, 1929, to Lee and Florence Favour in Hartford, Wis. Mary was a graduate of West High School in Madison in 1947. She married Leland "Lee" Powers in 1949 and celebrated 66 wonderful years in June. Lee and Mary had two sons, Larry and Mark. Mary was employed at Gompers Middle School, for 27 years, as the school secretary and in more recent years, volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Lee of Sun Prairie; two sons, Larry (Louise) of Lake Geneva and Mark (Colleen) of Oconomowoc; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, John and Jim. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov 27, 2015. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Mary knew because of Jesus there are no good-byes, only see you laters. We will see you soon. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Mary's name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 27, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI null
Service
Fri Nov 27, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI null
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Nancy
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My heart goes out to your whole family. I know that you will all miss this amazing lady everyday. I always enjoyed gatherings where she was present. She exuded calm, gentle, kind and caring happiness in her smile as well as all she said and did. I'm so thankful that my parents and Lee and Mary were such good friends beginning all those decades ago!
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Ralph and Julie Gumpf
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Lee and Family,
Julie and I send our sincere sympathies to you and the family. Words are difficult, but we send our heartfelt wishes for your peace and healing.
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Jerome Lehman
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Jerry and Diane Lehman
Lee and Family: We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family's for your loss. Time will make the details fade but the heart will remember the sorrow. Peace and a calm heart to guide you.