NECEDAH - Mary Agnes (Ruetz) Peasley 80, died on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on January 29, 1932 to Jerome and Mary (Kokke) Ruetz, in Racine WI. Mary was united in marriage to Louis Peasley Sr. on December 9, 1950 and was married for 57 years. Mary attended St. Patrick's school and St. Catherine's high school in Racine. Mary enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After Mary's children were grown she worked as a cashier at an open pantry in Racine. She retired with her husband to Necedah many years ago. Mary enjoyed gardening and playing cards with her card club. Mary also volunteered at the Necedah food pantry for many years and helped out at her son's bowling alley, the Hooterbowl by cashiering at the Friday fish fry. Mary also enjoyed doing activities with the Silver Hair Club. Mary enjoyed vacationing in Las Vegas and playing the slot machines. Mary is survived by her children; James (Connie) Peasley, of Racine, WI, Kathleen (Hal) Rasmussen, of Hustler, WI, Richard Peasley, of Racine, WI, Joseph Peasley, of Hustler, WI, Louis (Cindy) Peasley, of Racine, WI, Karen Neal, of Racine, WI, Linda (Jeff) Vavrin, of Kenosha, WI, Susan (Ray) Pruitt, of Green Bay, WI, Steven (Sue) Peasley, of Necedah, WI, Julie (Mike) Bloomer, of Necedah, WI, a daughter-in-law Debbie Peasley of Racine, WI, 29 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, a brother; Robert (Mary) Ruetz, sisters; Pat Brown, Delores Christy, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis Peasley Sr., a son David, brothers Ralph Ruetz and Jerome Ruetz Jr., Brothers in law Sylvester Brown and James Christy, and a sister in law Judy Ruetz. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Necedah food pantry in honor of Mary would be appreciated. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 2, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends may call at the Hare Funeral Home on Saturday from 1 p.m. till the 3 p.m. time of service. Burial will be at the Brewster cemetery. Online condolences and guest book available at
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