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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Mary A.
Simonson
Oct 10, 1921 — Nov 23, 2012
Obituary
Mary A. Simonson, 91, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 23, 2012, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.
She was born on October 10, 1921 in Buena Vista Township, Richland County, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ethel (Ray) Faulkner.
Mary married Myron "Mike" Simonson of Lone Rock on January 24, 1948 at Richland Center. He died on June 4, 1998.
She received her grade school education at the Burnham rural school in Buena Vista Township and graduated from the Sextonville High School with the class of 1939. In the fall of 1939, she enrolled in the Richland County College at Richland Center and graduated from that college in 1941. She later received her four year degree in Elementary Education from the Platteville State University.
Mary began her teaching career, teaching all eight grades in a rural school in Richland County for two years. She then taught the intermediate grades at Lone Rock, Fennimore, Boscobel and Lomira.
She moved to Lake Mills in 1959 and began teaching fourth grade at the Prospect Elementary school which lasted for 28 years, retiring in 1987.
Mary was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Women's Fellowship, the Wisconsin Education Association and the Jefferson County Chapter #9 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She enjoyed activities at church and time with family. She also enjoyed playing cards and doing crossword puzzles as relaxation.
Survivors include one son, Martin (Tracy) Simonson of Madison; one daughter, Beverly (Edward) Fanello of DeForest; five grandchildren, Lily and William Simonson, Scott (Alie) Fanello, Michael (Angie) Fanello, Kelly (Silas) Fanello Groskruetz; four great-grandchildren, Dominic and Skylar Fanello, Hayli Pounders, Layla Kessenich; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was one daughter, Mary Ellen and one brother, George Faulkner and five sisters, Hazel Faulkner, Mildred Tetzlaff, Freda Roh, Pauline Faulkner and Carrie Swinehart.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Dressel officiating.
Burial will be in the North Otter Creek Cemetery in the Town of Clyde at 4 p.m.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 p.m. until the time of service.
If desired, memorial may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church Block Fund or Charity of one's choice.
She was born on October 10, 1921 in Buena Vista Township, Richland County, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ethel (Ray) Faulkner.
Mary married Myron "Mike" Simonson of Lone Rock on January 24, 1948 at Richland Center. He died on June 4, 1998.
She received her grade school education at the Burnham rural school in Buena Vista Township and graduated from the Sextonville High School with the class of 1939. In the fall of 1939, she enrolled in the Richland County College at Richland Center and graduated from that college in 1941. She later received her four year degree in Elementary Education from the Platteville State University.
Mary began her teaching career, teaching all eight grades in a rural school in Richland County for two years. She then taught the intermediate grades at Lone Rock, Fennimore, Boscobel and Lomira.
She moved to Lake Mills in 1959 and began teaching fourth grade at the Prospect Elementary school which lasted for 28 years, retiring in 1987.
Mary was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Women's Fellowship, the Wisconsin Education Association and the Jefferson County Chapter #9 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She enjoyed activities at church and time with family. She also enjoyed playing cards and doing crossword puzzles as relaxation.
Survivors include one son, Martin (Tracy) Simonson of Madison; one daughter, Beverly (Edward) Fanello of DeForest; five grandchildren, Lily and William Simonson, Scott (Alie) Fanello, Michael (Angie) Fanello, Kelly (Silas) Fanello Groskruetz; four great-grandchildren, Dominic and Skylar Fanello, Hayli Pounders, Layla Kessenich; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was one daughter, Mary Ellen and one brother, George Faulkner and five sisters, Hazel Faulkner, Mildred Tetzlaff, Freda Roh, Pauline Faulkner and Carrie Swinehart.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Dressel officiating.
Burial will be in the North Otter Creek Cemetery in the Town of Clyde at 4 p.m.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 12 p.m. until the time of service.
If desired, memorial may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church Block Fund or Charity of one's choice.
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