Mary Chard

PEWAUKEE-Mary Lou Chard, age 75, was born to eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2009. She died peacefully in her home, in Pewaukee, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Lou was born in Geraldine, Mont., on Sept. 16, 1933, the daughter of Ned and Alice Bronson. She married the love of her life, Darrell Chard on Feb. 14, 1952. They were married 43 years until Darrells death in 1995. Mary Lou worked several jobs throughout the years as a waitress, nurses aide and dietician, however, her labor of love was caring for her family. Mary Lou was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and mother-in-law and will be forever missed by her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Jim (Merry) Chard of McFarland and their children, Matthew (Jeni) Chard and their daughters, Kailey, Ivy and Ashlynd, and Megan Chard (fiance, Matt Beld); Gary (Theresa) Chard of Madison and their daughter, Ally Rae; Steve (Ginny) Chard of New Berlin and their sons, Christopher and Beau; and Scott (Annie) Chard of Waukesha and their children, Reilly and Jack. She is further survived by her brothers, Bill Bronson and Pat (Kathy) Bronson; and sisters, Sonia (Al) Audet, Terry (Brent) Stinnett and Linda (Merle) Prigge. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell; infant daughter, Kathy; parents, Ned and Alice Bronson; and a sister, Sally. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009, at 10 a.m., at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive with the Rev. Stephen Stauffacher presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff, nurses, doctors and hospice caretakers at Kirkland Crossings for their loving care of Mary Lou. Well done, good and faithful servant; Enter into the joy of your Lord.