Marybelle W. 'Mickey' Halleran

Halleran, Marybelle W. "Mickey" MONONA-Marybelle W. "Mickey" Halleran, age 86, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. She was born Dec. 6, 1923, in Aurora, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Beatrice White. Marybelle graduated from high school in Aurora, Ill. and later met and married, John B. Halleran during World War II. Marybelle and John, an air traffic controller, transferred their young family to several midwest states in their early years of marriage. They settled in Monona, in the fall of 1955. After raising their four young sons, Marybelle pursued a career as secretary for the Science Department of Monona Grove High School from 1970 to 1982. Along with being a long time member of the Lake Edge United Church of Christ in Madison, Mickey also performed secretarial work for the church for several years. She also worked at home for WPS. Mickey and family enjoyed many years of family travel and camping trips. She also was an avid scrabble player. Later in life, Mickey had the opportunity to travel with friends to many interesting places in the United States, including two cruises and a trip to Europe. To her sons' big surprise, Mickey developed an interest in watching the Packers, Badgers and professional golf during her later years. Marybelle is survived by her sons, John of Clarkston Mich., Tim (Linda) of Daytona Beach Fla., Chris (Jane) of Monona, and Scott (Donna) of Middleton. Additional survivors include her beloved grandchildren, Ian, Sean, Ashley, Janet, Jeffrey, Neil, Nina, and Trevor; eight great-grandchildren; many local friends; and Pretty Boy, her cat. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; brother, Jack and his wife, Lee; sister, Gertrude; and son John's wife, Lisa. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. The family wishes to thank the staff at Heritage Assisted Living in Monona, Deb and the staff at HospiceCare, and the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Hospital. Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010.