Mary Buchanan
Mary Helen Buchanan, age 94, of Oxford, Wisconsin died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Strongs Prairie Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Adams County, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate.
Mary was born October 17, 1919 in Cicero, IL to Joseph and Maria E. (Pniak) Skultety. She graduated from Morton High School in Cicero, IL in 1937. Mary married John Alvin Buchanan on August 13, 1938 in Neshkoro, WI. They lived in Cicero, IL and Elgin, IL before moving to Adams County where they raised their family of seven daughters.
Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, collecting stamps and coins, sewing, afghans, quilts, playing cards with the neighbors, gardening, ceramics, and crafts.
Mary was a C.W.C.A.C. – SHARE volunteer, Food Pantry volunteer, and the Royal Neighbors Social Group.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Maria E. Skultety; husband, John A. Buchanan; brother, John W. Skultety; sister, Helen Bartos; son-in-law, John C. Stine Jr.; son-in-law, Henry Bassaloff; son-in-law, Phillip Bowman; grandson, Joseph W. Bowman; and great-grandson, Dominic Cairo.
Survivors:
Daughter: June Stine of Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Daughter: Jeanne (Sean Nelson) Buchanan of Hayward, California
Daughter: Rosemarie (Ernest) Bowles of Westport, Tennessee
Daughter: Marijane Bassaloff of Berwyn, Illinois
Daughter: Norma (Hugh) Stedham of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Daughter: Joan Bowman of La Grange, Illinois
Daughter: Sue (Edward) Komatz of Friendship, Wisconsin
Further survived by 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, many other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Grandma you will be missed. We are sorry that due your kids inability to get along we where not able to see you as much as we should have been able to. We wish that you would have been able to meet all of your Great Grandchildren. But happy you where able to spend time with some. We know now that you are with our Dad, Brother and your Great Grandson Dominic. Rest in piece Grandma and enjoy heaven. Please give them our love. We love you xoxo
Rosemarie & family So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I have so many good memories of both your parents and all the times I stayed overnight at your house. You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope you can take comfort in her long life and all the special memories you share. Sandy (Radtke) DeLongchamp
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing When Bert and I were first married Bert worked for John hauling pulp, we liked them both very much.
May God comfort you, Rosemarie. Your Mom is in His loving arms and safe and at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat (Olson) Grover
Jeanne,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sherry Baumgart
To the Buchanan family;
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. During this difficult time please know that we share your grief. I certainly remember what a hard working couple your parents were. We picked a lot of pickles those hot summers, but we managed to have fun too, and the best part we all learned to be responsible people.
We are sorry to hear about your mother. We didn’t meet her but if she is like her daughter she must have been a very nice lady.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I only met your mother a few time many years ago as a young boy, but clearly remember visiting Mary & John with my grandfather Louie and father John as well as the big bowl of ice cream she would always give me. Always remember the good times with your parents.
Jeanne,sad to hear of your mothers passing.Keep your memories close.Prayers Joyce Moore(Monica’s)mom
June, Erin and Christopher. So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. So glad and thankful you and we had her in our lives for such a long time. Mary was a very special lady and we will miss her very much. Love to you all at this sad time, and always.
Sue,, Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You have our sympathy.
Sue, So very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. John
Rosemarie and family, So sorry for your loss. You were very fortunate to have had your mother in your lives for so long. I fondly remember our sleepovers with your mother making her special ice cream drinks. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sue (Parrott) Moran