Mary Mair
October 29, 2011
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LODI-Mary Mair, age 93, passed away at home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. She was born in Cambria, the daughter of Dave and Daisy Williams. Mary attended the Cambria schools and when in high school, won the county scholarship to go to college. She went to Miss Brown’s Business College, Milwaukee, and stayed with her Aunt Grace and Herbert Gottschall. Both were outstanding teachers in different colleges. Mary worked in the office at the Boston Store in Milwaukee, until she got a call from her father to come home and take care of her mother, who had a massive stroke. Mary married Wallace Mair and they had two children. When the children were in school, she loved working with all of the children as a Bible School teacher, room mother and 4H Leader. They lived on a farm and loved nature. Mary is survived by her children, David (Linda) Mair and Phyllis (Dennis) Falkenstein; grandchildren, Jamie (Jenny) Mair, and Billie Jo Mair, Stephanie (Subir Kumedan) Falkenstein, and Colin Falkenstein; and great-grandchild, Dallas Mair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace on Nov. 5, 1986. Visitation will be held at HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main, Lodi, from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, with burial to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Hamre Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main, Lodi (608)592-3201 www.gundersonfh.com
Visitation will be held at HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main, Lodi, from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, with burial to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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Dennis Falkenstein
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I met Mary while dating Phyllis, and of course later took Phyllis as my bride. She was always supportive of our family and especially loved having grandchildren. She loved to get letters from them and was always very proud. She had a great love for animals so it was fitting that her last days were on her farm. She was always surrounded by cats and dogs who came to live with her. It was wonderful that her her assisted living home (Our House) had a visiting dog, she got ready an hour before the visit to be the first to great the visiting care dog.
Mary was always active with the animals, her garden and her lawn. She had a great insight into national events and politics, it was amazing to me how current and well positioned her thoughts were.
We will miss her until we meet her again, undoubtedly she is taking care of everyone's pets which may have gone to Heaven ahead of their master.
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Stephanie Falkenstein
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Grandma instilled her love of nature and animals with me. I remember many days spent playing on the farm with her numerous cats and the dogs, Queenie and Scottie. Always encouraging, Grandma loved to hear tales of my travels and athletic endeavors. I continue to admire her independent spirit and strong will. Grandma will always have a special place in my heart. May you rest in peace. Love, Stephanie
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Subir Kumedan
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As Stephanie's husband, I've often heard her talk about grandma - her love for nature, her spirit and her generosity with others. Its something both Stephanie and Phyllis seem to have inherited and I'm grateful for that. I'm sure Mary is happy where she is and for a life fully lived. Rest in peace.