Marion F. Ahearn, 76, of 1029 24th St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, April 2,
2004, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic
Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial
will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery,
Two Rivers.
Marion was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Emanuel and
Marie (Laurent) Ruelle. She attended St. Lukes Parochial School, and Two Rivers
Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1945. Marion then furthered
her education at the Marvel School of Beauty Culture, where she earned her degree
on Oct. 14, 1948. On July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to William R. Ahearn
at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Roland Ahearn presided.
In addition to raising her children, Marion worked out of her home as a beautician
for many years. She was also the coordinator of the Friday night fish lunches at
the Two Rivers Knights of Columbus for many years. Marion was very involved with
all her childrens activities, which included school functions and scouting. She was
active with her church, as a member of the Ladies of St. Luke for many years; she
was also a member of the K.C. Auxiliary. She was a great cook, enjoyed sewing and
knitting, but above all enjoyed her children and grandchildren the most.
Survivors include her husband: Bill; two daughters and sons-in-law: Susan and Jim
Kandler, Lake Geneva, Julie and Mark Heckendorf, Menomonee Falls; two sons and
daughters-in-law: Terry and Linda Ahearn, Oro Valley, Ariz., Bill and Diane Ahearn,
Peotone, Ill.; and nine grandchildren, (private). She is further survived by one
sister: Elaine Kruszka, Brown Deer; two brothers: Arnold (Judy) Ruelle, Niles, Mich.,
Ronald (Ann) Ruelle, Milwaukee; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Kathryn
Ahearn and John Ahearn, both of Two Rivers, Mary Jane Diamond, Chicago, Ill., and
Yvonne Ahearn, Beaver Dam; one aunt: Marcella LaFreniere, Manitowoc; many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
a brother-in-law, Gilbert Kruszka. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral
Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday evening. A parish wake service will
be held at 6 p.m., led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at
the church, after 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of other
expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Holy Family Memorial Hospice
Program or to Alzheimer's Research.
Marion's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Holy Family Memorial
Hospice Care Nurses, (private), and to Dr. (private) for all the compassionate care
and kindness extended to Marion during her illness.
Mom,
What words can adequately describe our sense of loss? You were always there for all
of us and the emptiness in our lives will be forever.
We take comfort in knowing that your suffering has ended and that you are now at
peace.
We will celebrate your life and remember happier days!
We love you.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2004