Mary Mergen

Mary Mergen

February 25, 1950 - February 06, 2022

Obituary

Mary A. Mergen, 71, formerly of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by family.

Mary was born on February 25, 1950 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, daughter of James and Shirley (Knapp) Ronan. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Mergen on February 10, 1968 in Brodhead, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death March 6, 2017. Mary and Bob farmed in Glen Haven for many years. She also worked as a cook at the Bloomington Schools, at Miss Marquette Riverboat Casino in various roles and as a tour guide at Stonefield Village. She was a great cook and enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, bowling, playing cards, traveling and going on gator rides. She especially loved being with her family and friends, following her kids and grandchildren through the years in all of their activities, and the companionship of her cat, Baby.

Mary is survived by three children, Jim (Sue) Mergen, Anne (Tom) Hore and Steve Mergen; four grandchildren, Eric (Heather) Mergen, Brittany (Sherri) Mergen, Justin (Kate) Hore and Jena (Dylan) Siegenthaler; five great-grandchildren, Leighton, Graham and Keira Mergen and Ryker and Ada Siegenthaler; two sisters, Kay Taylor and Jane (Mike) Martin; sisters-in-law, Martha Neis and Janice (Leon) Stern and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; granddaughter, MaKayla Hore, her parents, brothers-in-law, Peter Mergen and Carl Neis and nephew, Ryan Taylor.

Private family services will be held. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials in Mary's honor may be given to the Glen Haven Fire Department or a charity of your choice. Condolences in Mary's memory may be sent online to www.melbyfh.com or mailed to the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is serving the family.

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James Gonner
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To a Beautiful Lady that I was able to call my Friend. The laughs we had while working at the Miss Marquette Casino, in Marquette IA, will NEVER be forgotten. The 'home poker game' will always be cherished!!! To have to go through that horrible Alzheimer's is something that only God knew why? Having a Family member of my own that has passed from that Horrific disease, is something a person would never wish upon another soul. One such as Beautiful as Yours. You accepted what you could, gave advice when needed and all with that Big Beautiful Smile. Having the Memory of the Miss Marquette Reunion Picnic that you helped me plan, will always be forever embedded in my Heart. May Perpetual Light Always Shine Upon You. James.
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Bill Manthe
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Know of my prayers and thoughts for you in this time of sorrow. May your dear mom rest in the arms of God, and may God hold you too with His comfort and peace.
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Ron & Nancee Benish
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Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother.
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Susan Pohle
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Mary was such a sweet lady. My prayers go out to the family.

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