Mary Macfarlane

Macfarlane, Mary (Nee Nelson) of Cedarburg, January 24, 2012 age 73 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Douglas. Loving mother of Jerry (Cindy) and Jeff. Loving grandmother of Kristin, Michael, Rheanna and William. Dear sister of Bruce (Mae) Nelson, Rachel (Terry) Roswell and Karen (Dean) Gillett. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was born in Rice Lake, WI on July 22, 1938 the daughter of the late William and Irene (nee Dalhoe) Nelson and grew up in Sand Creek, WI. Mary graduated Valedictorian of Colfax High School, Class of 1956. Mary was united in marriage to Douglas on August 12, 1958 in Winnona, MN. Mary attended U.W. LaCrosse and graduated from UW Milwaukee with a B.S. in Botany and General Science. Mary taught science for one year at Port Washington High School and then moved on to work at F.W. Woolworth and Foot Locker for 26 yrs as a pay roll and dispersment clerk. Mary enjoyed golfing, watching all the Wisconsin sports teams, flowers, music, birds and all her family and friends. Mary also sang for many years with the Bel Canto Chorus in Milwaukee. A memorial service will be held at the Mueller Funeral Home - Cedarburg on Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 PM until 6:45 PM. Memorials of your choice appreciated. Memorials of your choice appreciated.