Maureen "Mickey" Lunney

Maureen “Mickey” Margaret Lunney (née Kadletz), of DePere, WI died unexpectedly on October 6, 2017. She was 82 years old. Mickey is survived by her husband of 56 years, her sister Kay Knauf-Lavoie of Bakersfield, CA and sister-in-law, Kit Lunney of Washington, DC. Six children: Pat of Onalaski, WI, John of Shawano, WI, Mary Kay (Carrell) of St. Paul, MN, Dan of Chicago, IL, Mike of Green Bay, WI and Tim of Green Bay, WI. Children-in-law: Lori, John, Marco, and Lynn. Eight grandchildren. Dylan, Rachel, Aaron, Hannah, Isaiah, Pearl, Megan, and Kevin. One great-granddaughter, Lola Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Margaret (Carey) Kadletz, her parents-in-law Jutes and Kay Lunney, her brothers-in-law: Jim Knauf and Brian Lunney and her niece, Kelly Lunney. Mickey was born in Oshkosh, WI and grew up in Shawano, WI with her parents and sister. Mickey graduated from Mount Mary College. She began her teaching career in 1957 at Fort Howard and Jackson Elementary schools in Green Bay. On September 16, 1961, Jim and Mickey were married at Sacred Heart Church in Shawano, WI. In addition to raising six children, Mickey was a woman of many interests. Family came first, but her Catholic faith was central to her life. She was very involved at Resurrection Parish as a Lector and brought communion to residents at Manor Care East Nursing Home. Mickey nurtured her faith and friendship through a Journey Group and through daily mass attendance. Mickey returned to school to get her Masters in Reading Education, taught at St. Joseph’s Academy, and taught GED courses at NWTC. Mickey and Jim shared a love for travel, family reunions, square dancing, reading, getting together with their many friends, playing cards, visiting the botanical gardens, coordinating a Learning in Retirement bike class, and cheering for the Packers. She volunteered at Kitchen Raiders at the N.E.W. Shelter, Ladybug Garden Club, and supported the Shakespeare Garden at St. Norbert College. She loved going for long walks and staying active, all the while smiling at and saying hello to everyone. She was a long-term breast cancer survivor. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave, De Pere. The first visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 4 – 6 pm. The second visitation will be held at Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay, on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 9 am – 10:15 am. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Online In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Resurrection Parish or Paul’s Pantry. The family extends thanks to the De Pere Fire and Police Department officers for their professionalism and compassion.