Mary Ellen (Barlow) Libby

MADISON- Mary Ellen (Barlow) Libby, age 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. She was born on July 10, 1925, in Madison, the daughter of George and Ellen Barlow. Mary Ellen was raised by her aunt and uncle, Morton and Bessie Kobbervig and graduated from East High School in 1943. On Oct. 26, 1945, she married Homer Libby in Madison. Mary Ellen retired from Dane County Hwy Department after many years of employment. She was a longtime member of Monona United Methodist Church. Mary Ellen enjoyed reading, playing golf, traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She is survived by her two children, TR (Colleen) Libby and Connie (Tom) Stamm; four loving grandchildren, Nicholas (Mary Schumann) Stamm, Shari (Eric) Neumann, Andrew Stamm and Stacy Lynn Libby; her little G.G., Clara Lynn Stamm; and other relatives and friends. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Homer. Funeral services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nicholas Rd., Monona, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary Ellen’s name to Alzheimers and Dementia research. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Sterling House staff in Sussex for the wonderful care they gave Mom over the last five years; and also to Oydessy Hospice for their care over the last three months. Cemetery: Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary Ellen’s name to Alzheimers and Dementia research. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at MONONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 606 Nicholas Rd., Monona, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, with the Rev. David Byers-Dent presiding.