Marie M. Harrigan, age 89 recently a resident of the Plum City Care Center, and formerly of Eau Galle died August 25, 2014.  She was born May 1, 1925 in the town of Canton, rural Buffalo Co.  Marie was the second child of Joseph and Rose (Berger) Ableidinger.  After attending Tiffany School and Lima she worked at various places including the Diet kitchen at Sacred Heart Hospital and Samuelson's both in Eau Claire.

Marie married Wayne Harrigan Oct. 21, 1967 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima.  Together they farmed in Eau Galle for 33 years until selling their farm in 2000.  The Century Farm was in the Harrigan family for over 100 years.  Marie and Wayne received three Century awards.  One from the Diocese of LaCrosse from Bishop Burke in 1995, the other two in 1998, one from Milwaukee and one from Dunn County.

The survivors include two sisters, Helen (Stephen) Steinmetz of Eau Claire, and Fran (Jim) Otto of Janesville.  A brother-in-law, Clem Falch of Chippewa Falls.  Marie is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents Joseph and Rose Ableidinger, a sister Anne Falch, and a brother William Ableidinger.

Marie enjoyed playing cards, visiting with people in person and over the phone, writing memories, letter writing, entertaining relatives and friends and baking.

The family would like to extend a huge hug and thank you to all of her Plum City Care Center Family.  The Plum City Care Center will always hold a special place in our hearts as well as that of Marie and Wayne.

Also a special Thank You and Hugs to Mike and Pam Baier for always being there for Wayne and Marie when we could not.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at St Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Tuesday.

Condolences

1. Patti Blount September 2, 2014, at 4:54pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Marie. She was a very nice lady to know.

2. Marlene Zimmer August 30, 2014, at 1:49pm

   To the family of Marie,
   I read the county papers to the residents of the Care Center once a month. I really looked forward to Marie sitting next to me. She was always so bright and could remember so many events and people that I wished that I had her mind and memory. I will miss chatting with her so very much and am happy she was a part of those Thursday mornings.

3. Monica Steinmetz Penzenstadler August 29, 2014, at 10:53am

   Sympathy and prayers for the Harrigan family. God bless you.

4. Marie Berger August 29, 2014, at 7:38am

   I got to know Wayne & Marie with my Sunday morning visits to the PC Care Center. We prayed together & I brought them Holy Communion. Their faith was extremely important to both of them. I'm so thankful for our time together. They made a lasting difference in my life. May they both rest in eternal peace. My sympathy.

5. Paula Smith August 28, 2014, at 3:11pm

   im so sorry for the loss of marie she was a good lady and I remember seeing her and wayne in church and they seemed happy when people would see them togother my prayers go out to the family

6. KATHY HUTTER-MESSIER August 28, 2014, at 9:05am

   Our sympathy goes out to Marie's family. I knew Marie as a customer at Econofoods. I enjoyed visiting with her on the phone when she would call me for groceries. She was always such a happy person. She is missed.

7. Gen Harrigan Jonely August 27, 2014, at 5:53pm

   Married to my cousin, Wayne, I enjoyed visiting with Marie on the phone and in person. Her letters were always fun to read. I remember when in her late years she took a class in writing and was so impressed. Thanks for all your help with the Harrigan genealogy. You and Wayne will always hold a special place in my heart.

8. Marge Binkowski August 27, 2014, at 1:43pm

   Jolene and all Marie's family; Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you. Marie will be very missed by so many of us at Plum City CC . She was such a wonderful lady and best of all President of the Resident Council .We will always remember all your cooperation Jolene with helping Marie and this staff care for her. You are very special and we appreicate all you have done for her. Sincerely we send our sympathy. Residents and staff at Plum City Care Center and the Season's.

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