Marilyn Fedewa

Marilyn Fedewa, passed away April 30, 2010 at the age of 76 . Born in Fowler, May 7, 1933, the daughter of Alfred Sr. and Seraphine (Noeker) Halfmann and has lived in the Fowler Area most of her life. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Church, Christian Mothers, T.O.P.S (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) and was an accomplished artist. On May 22, 1954 she married Donald Fedewa in Fowler and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2003.

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Judy (Claud) Rademacher, Donna (Jim) Bengel, and Jane Fedewa; her sons, Roy (Suzanne) Fedewa and Neil (Loretta) Fedewa; grandchildren, Sarah (Glenn) Simon, Jake (Kate) Rademacher, Curt (Jill) Rademacher, Nick (Thommie) Bengel, Kate Bengel, Jamison Fedewa, Benjamin Fedewa, Owen Fedewa and Delaney Fedewa. Also surviving her are her 6 great grandchildren, sister, Ann (Larry) Pohl, brothers, Alfred Halfmann, Charlie (Marilyn) Halfmann Bob (Donna) Halfmann and Jim (Carol) Halfmann; sister-in-law, Sharon Halfmann and many neices and nephews, also her faithful dog and companion, Louie. In addition to her husband, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Halfmann and sisters-in-law Joyce and Gladys Halfmann.

Marilyn touched many people in her life, first as a bus driver for Fowler Schools and later in life as a nurse. She will be remembered by many for her warm and caring nature, her love of family and friends and her creative energy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery following the mass with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. The family will receive friends on Sunday, 6-9 p.m., and on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Goerge Chapel with a Rosary being prayed Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday at 3 p.m and 8 p.m. Contributions may be made in Marilyn's name to Sparrow Hospice.

To learn more about Marilyn and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/58316 , where you can share a memory or photo, and sign her memory book.