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Mary Ellen (Lueck) Twitchell

PORTAGE / RIPON -- Mary Ellen (Lueck) Twitchell, 84, formerly of Portage, died March 4, 2013.

Mary Ellen was born June 30th, 1928, in Portage, the daughter of George and Nettie Lueck. She graduated from Portage High School in 1945.  Mary Ellen married Dean Twitchell in October of 1950. Dean and Mary Ellen were avid bowlers. Mary Ellen cared for Dean for many years as his health declined with Alzheimer’s. Mary Ellen also worked for local dentist, Dr. Baker, as a dental assistant in her earlier years. She was an animal activist and took in and cared for many homeless and sick animals over her lifetime.  She was lovingly cared for by her granddaughter, Brooke, for two years, before entering Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope.

Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Linda (Jim) Radant and Lori (Phil) Partoll: her grandchildren Brooke and Jessica Radant, and Alex Partoll: her great grandchildren, Belle, Astrid, and Eva, other relatives and good friends. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Roger Lueck, and spouse, Dean.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Portage United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tom Countryman officiating.  Inurnment will be private.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday.

The family suggests memorials be made to your local Humane Society and your local Hospice.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family. 

 

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