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Mary Agnes Hickey

December 16, 1927 - November 18, 2009

Mary A. Hickey, age 81, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam.

The visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 127 W. Maple Ave., in Beaver Dam from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at the church at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jose Gonzalez officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick”s Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

The former Mary Agnes Laufer was born on December 16, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Peter J. and Agnes Mary (Wolf) Laufer. Mary was a graduate of Mercy High School in Milwaukee and of Marquette University. On August 6, 1949 she was united in marriage with Thomas Hickey in Milwaukee. After moving to Beaver Dam, Mary was a dedicated member of the library board for 36 years, including service as its chair. She was on the board when the new library was planned and opened in 1985. She was also involved with the League of Women Voters and was a literacy tutor. Mary taught at Moraine Park Technical College for a few years and was a real estate agent, working for Hickey Real Estate in Beaver Dam. She was a past member of St. Patrick”s Catholic Church where she was involved with the Daughters of Isabella. Mary was a phenomenal bridge player and an avid knitter. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Survivors are her children, Mary Ann (Greg) Renz, Peter Hickey and former wife, Sheila Hickey, Thomas (Jane) Hickey, Jr., John Hickey, Margaret (Bob Wrenn) Hickey, Martha (Ashley Mitchell) Hickey, grandchildren, Erin (Jesse), and Emily (Dave), Michael, Lydia, and Tommy, Eliot, Mac, Madeleine and Sam, and Zoe, great grandchild, Stella, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

The family expresses a special thank you to Kathy Bates and all the staff at the Remembrance Home for their exceptionally kind care and to Fr. Jose Gonzalez.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Mary”s name to the Remembrance Home, 1810 N. Spring St., or to the Beaver Dam Community Library, 311 N. Spring St., Beaver Dam, WI, 53916.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Maple Ave. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Patrick’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Events
There are no events scheduled.

Mary A. Hickey, age 81, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 127 W. Maple Ave., in Beaver Dam from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday atContinue Reading

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Ching & Jean Lau left a message on October 16, 2011:
Our deepest sympathies to the Muche family. Bill was a good man!!
erv king left a message on October 16, 2011:
bill was a friend i got to know while delivering freight to tab products.i saw him many times since his retirement.he will be missed by all of us.
Norb (Nubby) Dornfeldt left a message on October 16, 2011:
Worked with Bill for almost 30 yrs. and we bowled in Iron Ridge for a good number of years and we shared a drink or two together. To the entire family, Jean and I send our sincerest sympathies. Going to miss him! Nubby & Jean Dornfeldt
Pat & Mary Jo Grady left a message on November 21, 2009:
Tom My condolences to you and your family, your mother was a fine lady and a very good family friend. I remember as a kid the bridge games played at our home and you and my mother were partners many times and won many of those times. she will missed greatly by all who knew her. Pat and Maryjo Grady
Pat & Mary Jo Grady left a message on November 21, 2009:
Tom My condolences to you and your family, your mother was a fine lady and a very good family friend. I remember as a kid the bridge games played at our home and you and my mother were partners many times and won many of those times. she will missed greatly by all who knew her. Pat and Maryjo Grady
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Beth Dorn left a message on November 20, 2009:
Dear Tom: My condolences in the loss of your Mother. I''ll always remember her friendship with my Mom & being involved in The Daughter''s of Isabella. She was always involved with her family, the church & community in some way. My prayers are with you & your family. Beth (Fiebelkorn) Dorn
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren left a message on November 20, 2009:
To the family of Mary and Tom Hickey: We have fond memories of your parents. Tom helped us to buy our first house and was a good friend. And we have nice memories of traveling in England with Mary - and trying to find a Catholic Church in a small English town. Mary was intent on not missing Mass, and we eventually did find one. You have our deepest sympathy. Mary was very proud of all of you. Roger and Marilyn VanHaren
Rick Schmid left a message on November 20, 2009:
Dear Hickey Family, Very sorry to hear of the loss you suffered with Mary. I remember her well being a good friend of her son John. You will all be in my prayers! Mary was truly a very remarkable woman! May Almighty God shed his grace and mercy down upon you at this time!
Beth Dorn left a message on November 20, 2009:
Dear Tom: My condolences in the loss of your Mother. I''ll always remember her friendship with my Mom & being involved in The Daughter''s of Isabella. She was always involved with her family, the church & community in some way. My prayers are with you & your family. Beth (Fiebelkorn) Dorn
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren left a message on November 20, 2009:
To the family of Mary and Tom Hickey: We have fond memories of your parents. Tom helped us to buy our first house and was a good friend. And we have nice memories of traveling in England with Mary - and trying to find a Catholic Church in a small English town. Mary was intent on not missing Mass, and we eventually did find one. You have our deepest sympathy. Mary was very proud of all of you. Roger and Marilyn VanHaren
Rick Schmid left a message on November 20, 2009:
Dear Hickey Family, Very sorry to hear of the loss you suffered with Mary. I remember her well being a good friend of her son John. You will all be in my prayers! Mary was truly a very remarkable woman! May Almighty God shed his grace and mercy down upon you at this time!
KATHRYN GLASNAPP left a message on November 19, 2009:
Dear Cousins - My condolence on the loss of your Mother. I have fond memories of both your parents. Best wishes to you and your families.
Joe Murray left a message on November 19, 2009:
My heart goes out to the Hickey''s. Having grown up with them, it brings back many memories. Sorry that I can not attend the service as I will be in Colorado. All the best Joe
Paula Duncan left a message on November 19, 2009:
Margaret, Stephen, Samantha, Cameron and I send you our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and our love are with you.
KATHRYN GLASNAPP left a message on November 19, 2009:
Dear Cousins - My condolence on the loss of your Mother. I have fond memories of both your parents. Best wishes to you and your families.
Joe Murray left a message on November 19, 2009:
My heart goes out to the Hickey''s. Having grown up with them, it brings back many memories. Sorry that I can not attend the service as I will be in Colorado. All the best Joe
Paula Duncan left a message on November 19, 2009:
Margaret, Stephen, Samantha, Cameron and I send you our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and our love are with you.
Gale Watson left a message on November 18, 2009:
To Mary Ann ,Greg and family. Your Mother had a very impressive list of accomplishments in her life. I did not know she was a college graduate from Marquette. I am so sorry for your loss. It doesn''t seem to matter how old and infirmed our parents become their parting brings so much emotion and finality. She is at peace now . God bless you all during this difficult time.
Gale Watson left a message on November 18, 2009:
To Mary Ann ,Greg and family. Your Mother had a very impressive list of accomplishments in her life. I did not know she was a college graduate from Marquette. I am so sorry for your loss. It doesn''t seem to matter how old and infirmed our parents become their parting brings so much emotion and finality. She is at peace now . God bless you all during this difficult time.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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