Agnes M. Kammer

Agnes M. Kammer, age 91, passed away on May 9, 2010 at HospiceCare in Fitchburg.   She was born on March 24, 1919, in Southey Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Christian and Katherine (Fegbli) Klarer.   Agnes attended St. Victor's Grade School in Monroe, and graduated from Monroe High School in 1937, and Groves-Barnhart Secretarial School, Madison.   She worked for Household Finance Company, and the University of Wisconsin Extension Division both in Madison.   After raising her own children she lovingly cared for others children in her home.   Agnes was united in marriage to Marvin John Kammer at St. Raphael's Cathedral on March 25, 1940.   They shared 65 years together.   Agnes was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.   She enjoyed golf, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with her family and many friends.   Agnes was a member of the Madison Elks Auxiliary 410.   She is survived by her sons, John (JoAnn) Kammer of Blanchardville, and Mark (Karen) Kammer of Eden Prairie, MN and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Benjamin of Spring Green; her grandchildren, Jill (John) and Joseph (Kristen); and her great grandchildren, Kelsi, Dane Jacob, Joe Joe, Jackson and Julia.   She is further survived by her brother, John Klarer of Bridgewater, NJ, a sister Katherine (Neil) Neumann of Findley, OH, and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Katherine; her loving husband, Marvin; son, Bruce; grandson Jason; brothers, Frank Klarer and Emil Klarer of Monroe; a sister, Marie Hertel, Vista, CA and sister-in-law, Marcella Klarer, Arloa Klarer of Monroe and Kay Klarer of N.J.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Dr., Madison on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. with Father Michael E. Klarer (nephew and godson) officiating.   A memorial visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of Mass.   In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 or to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.   The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at HospiceCare and to everyone at All Saints Assisted Living for their warm and loving care.