Mary Breihan

Mary Breihan

June 16, 1933 - September 10, 2023

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Mary Lenice Breihan, 90, of Madison, WI, formerly of Platteville, WI died Sunday, September 10, 2023. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Melby Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Mary was born on June 16, 1933 the daughter of LeRoy and Thelma (Riter) McWilliams. She graduated from Platteville High School, Class of 1951. On June 11, 1951, she was united in marriage to Gene Breihan at the United Methodist Church in Platteville, WI. In early years, she had worked for Montgomery Wards, Faherty Sanitation and opened a quilt shop, The Golden Needle. Most recently she had worked many years for WalMart, retiring in 2005. Mary enjoyed quilting, sewing and crafting.

Mary is survived by her children Patrick Breihan, Roberta (Dan) Langkamp, Katherine (Dave) Hudson, Joseph (Marie) Breihan, Melissa (Jim) Fisher and Amanda (Mike) Austin, 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law Patricia McWilliams. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Michael, her parents and brother Richard McWilliams.

The family would like to THANK Agrace Hospice for their care and support provided to Mary during these final months. 

 

 

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Lori Adrian
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Dear Roberta: I am so sorry to see that your mother has passed away. I have fond memories of your mother and her sunny personality. You lucky gal, she will live on thru you, you have inherited her personality. Hold onto those fond memories of your mother to carry you through the difficult days ahead. All my Deepest Sympathy. LORI ADRIAN
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Bill Breihan
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Aunt Mary was an important figure for us growing up. There were a dozen Breihan kids – Clay's five and Gene's seven. There were times when Mary had responsibility for all of us. She was our sweet, loving aunt. A simply wonderful lady – personable, endearing. Sorry your/our loss.
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy, hugs!!
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Margaret Drinkwater
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From middle school through high school school, Mary was my second mother. She brought me into the fold and treated me as her own. When my family moved from Platteville there was always a place for me to stay when I came "home" on weekends and I always got grounded anytime Kathy did "because surely we were into it together". She was a very special person in my life and my memory of her will always be cherished. My deepest condolences to all of her children and family. Peggy

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