Obituary: Mary Ann O'Loughlen - Class of 1947

MADISON - Mary Ann O'Loughlen, age 77, died on Friday, June 8, 2007, after a long illness. Mary Ann was a resident at Sunny Hill Health Care Center for the past three years. Prior to Sunny Hill she resided at 333 West Dayton Street for many years. Mary Ann was born on April 1, 1930, to William and Frances OLoughlen. She worked for the Department of Health and Social Services for 26 years. She retired on medical disability in 1974. Mary Ann was a devoted member of St. Raphael Cathedral and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. She is survived by cousins including Donna (Jeff) Munz of Baraboo, Mary (Mark) Karow of DeForest, Mary (Vince) Fonti of Arbor Vitae and Joan Emmerich of Madison; and many friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 120 W. Johnson Street, Madison, on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. Father Michael Moon will officiate with inurnment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Apostolate for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 443, Monroe, WI 53566. A special thank you to Sunny Hill Nursing Home and Hospice staff. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 10, 2007.

Note: Mary Ann O'Loughlen's class year is based on information in the 1947 The Mirror yearbook, where her photograph is included among those of the graduating seniors.