"Mary was a beam of sunshine, and I was lucky enough to share in her glow."
In loving memory of
Mary Spurgeon
January 2, 1953 - January 20, 2012
Mary Eva Spurgeon, of Deerbrook, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg following her battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). She was 59 years old. She was born on January 2, 1953 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Arnold and Grace (Standley) Luepke. She married John Spurgeon on March 31, 1973 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Antigo. He survives.
She was a 1971 graduate of Antigo High School. She began her career in 1970 at Langlade Memorial Hospital as a medical Transcriptionist and Procedural Coder. In 1992 she joined the General Clinic until 1998 and then returned to Langlade Hospital where she continued her coding career until her illness in 2009.
Mrs. Spurgeon was a past member of American Association of Medical Transcriptionists, American Association of Procedural Coders and North Central Health Information Management Association, she was currently a certified procedural coder with an emphasis on inpatient hospital coding.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Team PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and attended many PBR events including world finals in Las Vegas.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cross stitching and shared her talent with her family, friends and organizations. She loved reading medical thrillers, researching her family genealogy and spending time with her family and grandpuppies.
In addition to her husband survivors include two daughters, Laurie (Doug) Muench of Rio and Oriana (Chas) Layman of Wausau; a son, Tyler Spurgeon of Antigo; a sister, Ann Scott of Racine; a brother-in-law, Gerald (Beverly) Spurgeon of Antigo; other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, William Scott.
A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and conclude with Christian prayer and reflection lead by Reverend David Karolus at the Bradley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Spurgeon's name may be directed to the ALS Association or the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Tributes
"I?ll never forget when my dog Sprite jumped up and grabbed a treat from Mary. He wouldn?t even take a treat from the vet that day, but knew she was someone he could trust. Her laughs and smiles brightened many days and she will be greatly missed by myself and others. May memories of her bring you comfort and peace now and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Andrea "
"I?ll never forget when my dog Sprite jumped up and grabbed a treat from Mary. He wouldn?t even take a treat from the vet that day, but knew she was someone he could trust. Her laughs and smiles brightened many days and she will be greatly missed by myself and others. May memories of her bring you comfort and peace now and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Andrea "
"Dear Ann, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remember all the good times you shared with Mary and thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family today. "
"My sympathy to Mary's family. I worked with Mary at Langlade Hospital for many years. She was a special person who was always ready to help a fellow worker. She will be missed. Connie Hubatch"
"Mary Eva was a sweet and talented childhood friend, someone unforgettable. Heartfelt Condolences to Ann Betty, John and family."
"Ann, so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't really know your sister, but have sure heard lots of nice things about her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Take care!"
"My deepest sympathy for you and your family John. Mary always had a smile and a giggle. "