Marion J. Brunner, age 93 of Durand, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City.

Marion was born on May 29, 1923 in the hospital in Plum City. She was the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Gansluckner) Poeschel. Marion grew up in the Plum City and Durand areas and graduated from Durand High School. Marion married Edmund L. Brunner on April 29, 1941 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage, they farmed and raised their family in the Town of Durand. In 1961, Marion and Ed bought the Durand Café, also known as Fast Eddie’s. Marion and Ed operated the restaurant until retiring in 1988. Marion enjoyed working in the café meeting and talking with the people who came in while she worked the front counter.

Marion in survived by her children; Dennis (Jan) of Durand, Duane “Dewey” (Sandy) of Elk Mound and one daughter, Kathy (John) Egli of Durand, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Eddie.

Funeral Mass will be 11:30 AM Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Patti Blount March 10, 2017, at 8:45am

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Marion. She was a very nice lady to chat with when she came in the library. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

2. Jeanne Bauer Guinn March 3, 2017, at 8:57am

   I will always remember Marion. Had lunch many times in the cafe. So sorry for your loss.

3. Janet Bauer Simpson March 1, 2017, at 5:34pm

   I remember so many lunches at Fast Eddie's and stopping by on a Saturday night or after religion class with Sandy. Eddie and Marion always had a smile and greetings for all us "kids".
   So sorry to hear of her passing. God bless your family.

4. Joanne Hewitt February 28, 2017, at 6:08am

   Sending sympathy to Marions family. She was a funny, strong willed lady. And will be missed. God Bless

5. Marcia (Norrish) Turnacliff February 25, 2017, at 9:57pm

   Dear Denny, Duane, Kathy AND FAMILIES. My Deepest Sympathies to you all. Have so many old memories of your mom and dad. Remembering all the good times I had babysitting you three, I know she will be missed.

6. Gary & Judi Bauer February 24, 2017, at 5:58pm

   Dennis, Duane, Kathy and family's
   You have our sympathy in the loss of
   Your Mom. She was a special lady.

7. Judy john parr February 24, 2017, at 9:55am

   Sorry to read of your loss

8. Joyce and Kirk Keenlyne February 24, 2017, at 7:21am

   Duane, Dennis and Kathy and families-so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I used to have so much fun when I stayed over-both your parents were wonderful. Your Dad with his smile and your Mom always looked so nice. Keep the good memories.

9. Kris and Dave Polzer February 23, 2017, at 4:25pm

   It will seem strange not to see Marion wheeling herself up and down the hallways at the PC Care Center. Sending our condolences to all of you at this time of your loss.

10. Michael C Gilles February 23, 2017, at 12:25pm

    Dennis, Dewey and Kathy you have my condolences at the passing of your mother Marion. I was your neighbor in the early 1960s and my former wife Dorothy worked at your cafe while I was in the Marines in Vietnam. You mother and father were good people.

11. Karla Mans Walters February 23, 2017, at 11:26am

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother

12. Gordy & LaVina Gifford February 23, 2017, at 10:53am

    We have good memories of conversing with your mom & dad at the café.
    Sending our sympathy and prayers at this sad time for their family.

13. Rick and Carol Richardson February 22, 2017, at 5:29pm

    Sorry to hear of Marion passing. She was a great lady. Enjoyed working at the cafe and it was such a great experience. Sympathy to the entire Brunner family.

14. Del Bignell February 22, 2017, at 11:33am

    Sorry to hear of Marion's passing. My heart and prayers go out to all the family. The best years of my life were spent working with Ed and Marion at the Durand Cafe, they treated me like family. Me deepest sympathy to all family..

15. Marie & Joyce February 22, 2017, at 11:33am

    We helped Marion play bingo on Monday nights at PC Care Center. She was such fun! She will be missed.

16. Patty & John Wayne February 21, 2017, at 7:18pm

    Our thought and prayers are with your family, Marion was always a joy to visit with May God Bless you with a strength you with need in the days ahead.

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