1925 -- 2009

Mary Elizabeth Bier, 84, of Burlington, formerly of New Munster, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at her home.She was born Jan. 22, 1925, in New Munster, to Edward and Dorothea (nee Kresken) Hunsbusher.She graduated from St. Alphonsus Grade School, St. Mary's High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Janesville. She lived in New Munster from 1969 - 2002 and has made her home in Burlington for the past seven years.

Mary was a registered nurse, homemaker and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in New Munster. She was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Alumni Association ofMercy Hospital.Mary enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling and sewing.She was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan.

Survivors include her sister, Helen K. Briere of New Munster; brother-in-law, William Uhen of New Munster;nieces and nephews, David Briere, Donald (Lorraine) Briere, John (Char Weidert) Uhen, Jane (Casey) Cavanaugh, Barbara Uhen, Kris Uhen and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Genevieve Uhen and nephew, Michael Uhen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in New Munster with Rev. Mike Erwin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Monday, Feb. 23, from 9 - 11 a.m. at Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 6301 - 344th Ave., New Munster, WI 53152.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Pine Brook Pointe and the nurses of Seasons Hospice for their care of Mary.

Schuette-Daniels

Funeral Home &

Crematory

625 Browns Lake Dr.

Burlington, WI 53105

262-763-3434

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