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Mary Ann Lindner, 67, of Sturgeon Bay passed away June 6, 2009 at the Skilled Nursing Facility, Door County Memorial Hospital. She was born May 29, 1942 in Wauwatosa to Chester and Ruth (Ebhert) Wilke. On June 17, 1961 she married Daniel Lindner in Wauwatosa. Mary Ann and her husband, who was in the Air Force, spent a year in Iceland and returned to Illinois in 1963. Their first three sons were born at the Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. From 1965-1968 the family was transferred to Japan where their fourth son was born. The family also spent nine years in San Antonio where their daughter was born in 1969. In 1978, the family returned to Wauwatosa where Mary Ann was a C.N.A. at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home for ten years. Mary Ann and Dan moved to Sheboygan in 1990 where Mary Ann was employed at the Heritage Nursing Home for four years. Their eldest son Jeffery was a resident at the Sheboygan County Comprehensive Center and Rocky Knoll Health Facility. Dan and Mary Ann relocated to Sturgeon Bay in 1994 where they both worked a number of years at Door County Memorial Hospital. Mary Ann was active in the Sevastopol Homemaker’s Club and was a volunteer at Matthew House Thrift Shop. She retired in 2003 and pursued interests in gardening and ceramics. Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed the company of her family. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed. Survivors include her husband Daniel; four children:Richard D. (Ann) Lindner, Stevens Point, Steven M. (Julie) Lindner, Sun Prairie, Keith J. (Tammy) Lindner, Mukwonago, Susan M. Lindner, Sturgeon Bay; nine grandchildren: Miranda, Torrie, Valerie, Tessa, Tierney, Tarrick, Stephanie, Daniel, and Joshua; one brother: Richard Wilke, Neenah; one aunt: Margaret Jorgensen, Waukesha; five brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents and son, Jeffery. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday June 9, 2009 at St. Joseph Church in Sturgeon Bay with Rev. Dominic Peluse SCJ officiating. Burial will be at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday at the church until time of services. Forbes Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.forbesfuneralhome.com |
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