Powers, Mary

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• Obituary: 29 Nov 2006; Wisconsin State Journal

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Obituary:
Powers, Mary E.
MADISON - Mary E. Powers, age 86, died on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1920, in Madison, to the late Andrew J. and Mabel (Wirth) Powers. Mary worked as a central region supervisor for American Family Insurance Company and then as secretary for Blunt Ellis and Lowe Investments (currently Wachovia Securitites). She was a lifelong member of St. Raphael's Cathedral. Mary was a member of the Certified Professional Secretaries Association and Madison Civic Club. She loved her volunteer work for the Madison Police Department and Meriter Retirement Center. Mary is survived by a sister, Ann L. O'Connor of Venice, Fla.; two nieces, Mary (Frank) Wywialowski of Beloit, and Ellen (Michael) Coonen of Kaukauna; five great-nieces and great-nephews, Ann (Glenn) Curtiss of Plymouth, Scott (Kelly) Wywialowski of Beloit, Wendy Coonen of Kaukauna, Timothy (Rachel) Coonen of Menasha, and Jonathan Coonen of River Falls; a great-great-nephew, Caden Wywialowski; and a great-great-niece, Morgan Wywialowski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2115 Rowley Ave., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006. Visitation will be at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service, with a rosary service at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary's name to the Arthritis Foundation, 1650 S. 108th St., West Allis, WI 53214 or Juvenile Diabetes RFI, 7818 Big Sky Drive, Madison, WI 53719. Mary leaves us with many fond memories and will be dearly missed by family and friends. The family extends a very special thank you to our cousin, Paul, along with all of the wonderful caregivers and staff at Meriter Retirement Community and Meriter Hospital. Thank you also to Mary's dedicated friend, Mary Alt and the Walter Meanwell family, for their lasting friendship and kindness throughout the years. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com