Mary Sperbeck

Sperbeck, Mary G. MADISON Mary Gertrude Sperbeck, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Waunakee Manor. She was born on Nov. 21, 1918, in Dodgeville, the daughter of William and Susan (Wenner) Ley. Mary graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1937. She married Edward A. Sperbeck on Nov. 28, 1940, in Madison. Mary worked as a waitress at the Inn on the Park for 25 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and St. Anns Catholic Daughters. Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warm smile and the unconditional love she gave to her family and friends will be in our hearts forever! Mary was happiest in her beautiful garden, tending to her flowers, vegetables, and watching the cardinals she fed in her back yard. Her other passions were church gatherings, cooking, playing with her grandchildren, sewing, and visiting with friends and family. Mary will be greatly missed by us all. Mary is survived by her sons, William Sperbeck of Wellsley, Mass., Robert Sperbeck of Sun Prairie, and James Sperbeck of Waunakee; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; parents; granddaughter, Stacy Sperbeck; and five brothers, Gene, Francis, Bert, Leo, and George. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5105 Schofield St., Monona, on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 11:30 a.m., with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.