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Mary Marcou Obituary
Mary V. Marcou
Mary was born June 13, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, to Oscar and Merceline (Devine) Winter. Mary attended Blessed Sacrament School, Aquinas High School, and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse for Bachelor and Master degrees in Elementary Education.
Mary taught physical education in Onalaska, WI, from 1963 to 1968. Beginning in 1970, she taught kindergarten at Fauver Hill School, where she had the opportunity to share her love of learning with many young children. Mary later taught third and fourth grades at Northern Hills School until 1995. While there, she received recognition for her work in teaching science and environmental education. After retirement, she continued to work as a substitute teacher in the La Crosse and Onalaska school districts from 1995 to 2013. She also taught a semester at St. Thomas More Catholic School as a substitute teacher.
Mary and her husband, Donald enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family and friends. They were active members of the La Crosse Public Library Friends of the library for many years and volunteered at the Hixon Forest Eco Park. Mary was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and her home parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was installed in Catholic Daughters on May 12, 2015.
Mary is survived by her loving family, including daughter, Donna Marcou (Gary Stafford); son, Daniel Marcou (Kristi Degenhardt); grandson, Oscar Henry Marcou; and many other extended relatives. Mary was preceded in death by members of her immediate family, including her husband, Donald Marcou; her parents; brother, James; sister, Joyce; and infant son, Anthony.
Mary's family is grateful for the heartfelt care she received from the staff at Eagle Crest South and Gundersen Hospice.
There will be a Memorial Mass celebrating her life in December. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.blaschkeschneider.com.
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Anne Becker
October 21, 2024
Mary was a special person and friend. We spent many good times together with our group of teaching friends. I won't forget her and wish we still could have our coffees. Her children were so special to her and we heard a lot about them. She is at peace now! Anne Becker
Marie Allen
November 11, 2022
I taught with Mary at Northern Hills in Onalaska. She taught 3rd grade, while I taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th. Mary always had a patient and kind way with children, and she also treated the staff in the same way. In recent years I have enjoyed seeing her at our parish, Blessed Sacrament in La Crosse. Mary made the world a better place. May she rest now in peace, and may God be with her family and loved ones as they grieve her passing.
Lisa Wick
November 8, 2022
My Miss Mary. I so enjoyed spending time with you at Eagle Crest. With your "grandma Marcou"! Also your "other crazy name's ! "I loved our talks, banter, and you always made me smile! I have missed you since I left, and I wish I got to say goodbye to you. I absolutely loved visiting with your family when they came to visit. You were an amazing woman, and SO happy and blessed that I got to meet you. Condolences to your daughter, son and rest of family!! Lisa Wick RN
Angela Hayes Noon
November 3, 2022
Mrs. Marcou was my kindergarten teacher at Fauver Hill Elementary in the 70s. I remember her kindness and her love. I remember pigeons or doves that she kept in her class that taught us about how to care for wild things. My heart goes out to her family. She made a mark on me. I imagine she made a mark on every child that she taught.
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Jodi Hether
November 2, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of this. She was my kindergarten teacher at Fauver Hill. There will never be a teacher like her nor a school like Fauver Hill.
Anne Becker 5947 Woods Edge Road---Fitchburg, WI. 53711
October 30, 2022
Mary was a wonderful teacher and friend who did so much for the children she taught and teachers she worked with. I had many happy social times with Mary and friends through the years and have missed not seeing her. She was a wonderful person. I would hope to be at her memorial service.
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