Krause Funeral Home
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin
Wisconsin
53151
St. Gregory the Great
3160 South 63rd Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
St. Gregory the Great
3160 South 63rd Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Passed away peacefully April 28, 2016. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Melvin "Bud" for 66 years. Devoted mother of John (Janice) Reese, Donna Reese Hart and Patti Reese Mares. Loving grandma of Jolene Cloyd, Jordan Reese, Jonathan (Lindsey) Reese, Dylan (Angela) Mares and Justin Hart. Great grandma of 5 with 1 more dueContinue Reading
Passed away peacefully April 28, 2016. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Melvin "Bud" for 66 years. Devoted mother of John (Janice) Reese, Donna Reese Hart and Patti Reese Mares. Loving grandma of Jolene Cloyd, Jordan Reese, Jonathan (Lindsey) Reese, Dylan (Angela) Mares and Justin Hart. Great grandma of 5 with 1 more due in June.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin; Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 5-8 PM. Visitation at St. Gregory the Great, 3160 South 63rd Street, Milwaukee, Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 10:30 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to American Legion Auxiliary or Wisconsin Humane Society.
Marilyn was a charter member of St. Gregory the Great and an active parish member. She was a dedicated volunteer for the Girls Scouts, St. Matthias Cadets and for 25 years at the Zablocki VA. Marilyn was past 4th District President of American Legion Auxiliary and past Unit President of Post 537. She was a member of the Rathkamp Matchcover Society. She was also a long time staff member at Badger Girls State. Marilyn loved to knit and donated the items to many charitable organizations.
A special thank you to the staff at Vitas Ruth Hospice for their compassionate care.