Mary Ann Emerson

Sun PrairieMary Ann Emerson, age 96, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at The Willows.  She was born on June 26, 1912 in Madison, the daughter of Ben and Elizabeth (Gunning) Henke.  She was a longtime resident of Sun Prairie and lived in Blue Mounds prior to moving here.  Her employment included working at WI Porcelain Company, WI Cheeseman, Triggs Bakery, Royle Publishing as well as waitressing at the Knotty Pine and Rickman's.   She was a lifelong member of the VFW Auxiliary and a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.  Her many interests included bowling for 42 years, of which she bowled many 600's, quilting, sewing, volunteering at the Red Barn, helping with Bingo at the Willows Nursing Home, and she never forgot to bake a cake for each of her children's and grandchildren's birthdays.  Mary Ann is survived by her children, Donald (Thecla) Starker of Sun Prairie, Eugene (Deloris) Starker of San Antonio, TX,  Marie Roth and Penny (Merlin Buckley) Emerson both of Sun Prairie; grandchildren, David (Lori) Starker, Todd Starker, Sherry (Gary) Wolf, Terri (Don) Chatfield, Brian (Stephanie) Starker, Lori (John Garrish) Persyn, Kurt Roth and Brent Roth; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; cousin June Lenz; brothers-in-law Harland (Judy) Emerson and Robert Emerson; other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Leonard Starker and Bert Emerson, brother Glen and great- granddaughter, Sara.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 550 Lincoln Drive, Sun Prairie with Rev. Dr. David J. Berggren officiating.  Friends and family are invited to call at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Burial will be in West Blue Mounds Lutheran Cemetery, Blue Mounds, WI.  Memorials would be appreciated to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or the Red Barn. The family wishes to thank the Willows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for their kind care of our mother.   Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837- 9054 www.cressfuneralservice.com