Mae Owens
January 10, 1928 - July 26, 2015
Obituary
Owens, Mae Marilyn
MADISON-Mae Marilyn Owens, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Waunakee Manor from a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 10, 1928, in Baraboo, the daughter of Carl and Clara Miller. Mae graduated from Baraboo High School with the class of 1945. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Owens in January, 1950 and were blessed with four children. Once her family had grown, she began working at Oscar Mayer, retiring in 1992. After retirement Mae began volunteering and enjoyed every minute with each organization. Mae was a member of Lakeview Lutheran Church. She was a voracious reader, loved to dance, spend time with her family, NASCAR, and followed the local racing circuit. Mae is survived by her children, Janis (Dennis) Barman of Waunakee, Jean (Ted) Caucutt of Delavan, Joann (Rich) Russert of Barrington, Ill., and Robert S. Owens of Madison; grandchildren, Andy (Angela) Miller, Lucas (Christine) Miller, Jason Barman, Dustin Barman (John Skala), Joshua (Sarah) Caucutt, Jonathan (Kim) Caucutt, Jill (Kevin) Thompson, Timothy (Alicia) Caucutt, Joy (Jared) Meyering, Josef (Christie) Russert, Ben (Patty) Russert, and Jeff Russert; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Junita) Miller; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Robert; two brothers, Robert and George; her beloved sister, Audrey Hawkins; and son-in-law, Bruce Miller. Funeral services will be held at WAUNAKEE BAPTIST CHURCH, 5757 Emerald Grove Lane, Waunakee, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, with Pastor Gerald Marsden presiding. Inurnment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be at church, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Jude Hospice, 6401 Odana Rd, Ste. 24, Madison, WI 53719. The family would especially like to thank Waunakee Manor for all their loving care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Jul 29, 2015 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Waunakee Baptist Church • 5757 Emerald Grove Lane, Waunakee, WI 53597
Service
Wed Jul 29, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Waunakee Baptist Church • 5757 Emerald Grove Lane, Waunakee, WI 53597
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Memories
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PastorRon Mach
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We are saddened by the death of Mae. As her friends, we will remember sharing rides to the Saturday evening worship at Lakeview, her eagerness to learn and sense of humor at Bible study and her enjoyment of meal fellowship events for the community. Mae's friends at Lakeview Lutheran Church, Madison.
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Lisa McKenzie Abbott
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My memory of Mae is one of riding quads (ATV's) in the desert in Arizona. She was on the back of the quad my husband was driving and as they flew past my mother and I who were on our other quad, Mae yelled, " I love it". Mae was a good friend to my mother and our family was lucky to have known her.
Lisa McKenzie Abbott
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Sue Anderson
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Our sincere condolences on your loss. The few times we met her she was very sweet.
Sue, Ken and Danielle Anderson
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Ken Hunt
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I remember the mother of Janice, Jeannie, Joni and Scott as the kind of person who would light up a room with her laughter and humor. All of her daughters picked up this trait, which extends her memory for me. She and her husband Bob were quite the pair and together they raised a family that was special to mine for many reasons. I look forward to seeing her again one day in Heaven, and am sure I will recognize the wonderful laugh before I see her, or the wonderful smile before i hear her. .
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tracy teske
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There are no words that can ever express our heartbreak in hearing the news of losing Mae! I'm so grateful that I was able to spend time and visit with her very recently.
We were lucky enough to be a part of her life for over two years, since we first sent our Angels in to help Mae get around town and anything else she needed. There were times that I got to be her Angel.
The relationship we forged was so rich and special to me-she was like family. She is thought of every day and will be dearly missed. The memories and conversations we shared will stay with me forever.
Tracy Teske & Visiting Angels
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jmcnichols6@charter.net
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mae for her sense of humor and her loving kindness . . I remember meeting Mae and Bob at a very young age about eight or nine . My thoughts and prayer are with your entire family at this time. What a beautiful place Mae has entered and i know i will see her again someday.