Aileen Mary Anderson

Cottage Grove- Aileen ""Mary"" Anderson, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Johnstown on August 3, 1928, the daughter of William and Mina (Patterson) Malone.  Mary worked for the Parker Pen Company in Janesville.  On June 21, 1952 she married Otis Anderson.  Together they worked the family farm.  Mary enjoyed her time working at McDonalds, sewing, dancing, making crafts, painting and gardening.  She loved spending time with her family.  Mary is survived by her husband, Otis; three children, Donna (Chuck) Helmstetter of Stoughton, Linda (Ron) Anderson-Drogsvold of Cottage Grove and Rich Anderson of Edgerton; five grandchildren, Sarah (Andy) Russell, Monica Anderson, Susan Helmstetter, and Cortney and Olivea Anderson; two great grandsons, Damien and Calvin; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Margaret McCann; sisters, Catherine Skar, Jean Schreier and Isabelle Powers; and brothers, John and William Malone.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton and from 10:00 AM until the time of service at church on Thursday.  A special thank you to the assisted living organizations, Care Wisconsin, and Nazareth House.