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Mary C. Stangl

November 13, 1920 - March 10, 2013

Mary C. Stangl, age 92, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Mary will be at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Fr. Tom Perrin, SDS will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Peter”s Cemetery in the Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

The former Mary C. Kiefer was born on November 13, 1920 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late John and Lovina (Dietz) Kiefer. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School, Class of 1938. On February 19, 1946, she was united in marriage with Ben Stangl in Beaver Dam. Through the years, Mary worked at Penney”s, Newton-Wenz, and Piggly Wiggly, all in Beaver Dam. In her retirement years, Mary was active in the Beaver Dam Senior Center, the Meals on Wheels Program, and she volunteered at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau and the Beaver Dam Care Center. She was also a member of the Beaver Dam Community Hospital Auxiliary. Mary was a life-long member of St. Peter”s Catholic Church where she was active with the Catholic Women, Daughters of Isabella, and sang with the funeral choir. She liked the theater, she liked to dance, and because of her love of music, she sang in several choirs. Mary also liked sports and was a fan of the Packers, the Badgers, and the Brewers.

Survivors include her children, Kathryn Porter of Beaver Dam, Elizabeth (Bruce) Riggs of Tomah, John (Cathy) Stangl of Beaver Dam; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1979; sisters, Ruth Vinslauski and Agnes Tuel; her niece, Karen Logue; her parents-in-law, Carl & Marie Stangl; sister-in-law, Ruth Coleman; brothers-in-law, Clarence Vinslauski, Raymond Polenska, Robert Tuel, Warren Coleman, and Robert Stangl.

Mary”s family would like to thank the Golden Living Center and Asera Care Hospice for the care they provided.

The Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 9:30am – 10:45am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Service Details

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 11:00am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Peter’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Events
There are no events scheduled.

Mary C. Stangl, age 92, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Visitation for Mary will be at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church onContinue Reading

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Jerry Hahn left a message on March 14, 2013:
Kathy, I''m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I have very fond memories of your mom and she was a good friend to my mom. My prayers are with you, Betty and John.
Jerry Hahn left a message on March 14, 2013:
Kathy, I''m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I have very fond memories of your mom and she was a good friend to my mom. My prayers are with you, Betty and John.
Carol Cockroft left a message on March 13, 2013:
Kathy, I''m so very sorry about the loss of your mom. We talked about this but it is never easy to say goodbye. Just remember you are not alone as you have many, many family and friends praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts. Your mom will live on and on with the memories you have.
Chris (Welsch) Hirschinger left a message on March 13, 2013:
Stangl Family, I am sorry to hear of Mary''s passing. I grew up next door to Mary and Ben - they were like grandparents to us kids! Always enjoyed visiting with them and you kids. Please know I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Chris
Carol Cockroft left a message on March 13, 2013:
Kathy, I''m so very sorry about the loss of your mom. We talked about this but it is never easy to say goodbye. Just remember you are not alone as you have many, many family and friends praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts. Your mom will live on and on with the memories you have.
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Chris (Welsch) Hirschinger left a message on March 13, 2013:
Stangl Family, I am sorry to hear of Mary''s passing. I grew up next door to Mary and Ben - they were like grandparents to us kids! Always enjoyed visiting with them and you kids. Please know I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Chris
Michelle Wachter left a message on March 12, 2013:
Kathy, I''m sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You''re in my thoughts and prayers.
John Hatzinger left a message on March 12, 2013:
Kathy, I was sorry to see t5hat our Mother has died. She was a wonderful lady. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. John
Michelle Wachter left a message on March 12, 2013:
Kathy, I''m sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You''re in my thoughts and prayers.
John Hatzinger left a message on March 12, 2013:
Kathy, I was sorry to see t5hat our Mother has died. She was a wonderful lady. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. John
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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