"Dear Patty - What a beautiful mother you had! I know that all of the college roommates loved knowing one another's moms through the wonderful daughters they raised. Please know that all of us miss you and would love to connect with you. Prayers are being sent from all of us that you, your dear dad, Kathy, Tim and families all find peace in the many memories of your mother you share. Nancy (Wirth) Farnham njfarnham@gmail.com"
In loving memory of
Marian Kathryn Genin
May 20, 1924 - May 18, 2016
MADISON- Marian Kathryn Genin, age 91, of Madison, WI died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. Marian's family celebrates her victory over the constraints of her physical decline, knowing she was welcomed into heaven by a loving Savior.
Born on May 20, 1924 in Madison, WI, Marian was raised in Mazomanie, WI where she excelled in school and graduated from High School in 1942. Her Grandmother, Kate Royston Hawley had a loving and large impact on her life. On February 12, 1949 Marian married Raymond G. Genin in Madison, WI. During their 67 years of marriage they welcomed four children into their family and experienced many memorable events. The memories their children love to reminisce most are the annual summer vacations, where they traveled by automobile throughout the United States visiting as many states and their respective capitals as possible.
Marian is survived by her husband Raymond; her children, Kathryn (Timothy) Zweifel, Patricia Conrad, and Timothy (Kim) Genin; her seven grandchildren, Brian Zweifel, Jeremiah (Suzie) Genin, Andrew (Olivia) Genin, Christopher Genin, Jessica Conrad, Jeffrey (Gretchen) Conrad, and Kristin (Will) Rawley; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary and Darian Zweifel, Micah, Samantha, and Isaac Genin, Isabella Genin, and Lila Rawley; sister, Margaret LaBrosse; half-brother, Michael Royston; and half-sister, Anne Royston Murtha.
Marian was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Jeffrey Genin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, WI 53717 with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A luncheon at the church will follow the Mass, and her burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery on Speedway Road, Madison, WI.
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Cress Funeral Home
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
(608) 238-3434
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"Deepest Sympathy to Ray, Kathy, Patty, Tim and Families. Betty, Bob and Family."
"Jane and I are in Ottawa, Canada right now. We are so very sorry to hear of Marion's passing . We share your grief from here and needles to say, our thoughts and prayers are with the family! We wish you all peace and comfort in the days and months ahead! Love, Dale and |Jane Vollmert"
"I worked with Marian at the Department of Natural Resources for many years. She was a delight in my interactions with her on financial matters. She was a classy lady and I was glad to know her! Marilyn Howell"