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Mary Tyson Obituary
September 17, 1949 - January 12, 2025
Mary Ann (Wallace) Tyson, age 75, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Mary was born on September 17, 1949, in Oshkosh, Wis., the beloved daughter of John (Jack) and Martha (Messerschmidt) Wallace. As the oldest of five siblings, Mary's nurturing spirit was evident from a young age, a trait she carried with her throughout her life.
Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from the UW-Oshkosh and spent 34 years as a dedicated fourth-grade teacher at C.H. Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie. In 1992, Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer, beginning a 33-year journey of strength and resilience. Throughout her battle, Mary's positivity never wavered. Mary loved traveling, cards, dominos, Bloody Marys, boating, ceramics and gardening. She was the epitome of a loving, caring, and fun grandma, and her grandchildren will carry her memory in their hearts forever.
Mary was deeply devoted to her family and friends. She leaves behind her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph Tyson; her daughter, Jenny (Dean) Ballweg; her grandchildren, Cora, Ava, and Emmett Ballweg; her sisters, Rose Icken and Barb Wallace (Art Kristufek); her brother, John (Karen) Wallace; brothers-in-law, John Tyson, Jim (Rogene) Tyson and Howard Sloan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathleen Wallace; sister-in-law, Bonnie Tyson; long-time friends, Don and Helen Stoiber; and several special fur babies.
A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie, Wis. 53590, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Mary will be laid to rest alongside her family at Calvary Cemetery in Oshkosh at a later date.
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The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
January 16, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Carol Jones Barreau
January 16, 2025
Met Mary when I was a Realtor at Rob & Renee Crothers Real Estate firm. Mary was a Realtor in our office also. We worked together for several years. Then I went to another firm. I saw her on occasion. Loved working with her, she always had a smile on her face. Come to find out, my oldest daughter had her as a teacher at Bird School and loved having her as a teacher. She will be missed. Love and prayers for her family. Especially Joe and Jenny.
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