Marlene Mae Shaw
LODI — Marlene Mae Shaw, of Lodi, passed away Monday, March 2nd, at the age of 89. She was born to Bert and Etta Mae Johnson on September 21st, 1936. She married Paul Shaw on November 10th, 1956. To that union, 5 beautiful daughters were born.
Marlene was a devoted wife and mother and then became “Grandma Mo” to 7 grandchildren. Jeffery Anderson (Michelle), Joshua Anderson (Melissa), Zakrey Seipel (Meghan), Maria Mae Rosholt (Erik), Benjamin Bilkey (Val), Ericka Jayne Childs, and Melissa Childs. She spent hours with family doing only the things a loving woman would do; she cared for infants and toddlers while their parents worked, went to sporting events, music concerts, school recognition events, picked up kids after school, helped clean houses and of course baked cookies, banana bread, pumpkin bread and cinnamon rolls. She was always there to care for the kids whenever needed, teaching them to bake, sew, needlepoint, knit, play checkers, caroms, dominoes, and so much more. She will always be remembered to her family and friends as a loving, hard-working woman.
Marlene is survived by her 5 daughters, Pam Seipel, Terry Bilkey (Mike), Patti Rouse (Jeff), Peggy Childs (Rick) and Jackie Shaw; 7 precious grandchildren, listed above; and 13 precious great grandchildren, Seth Anderson, Jack Anderson, Luke Anderson, Nisse Mae Rosholt, Haakon Rosholt, Thora Rosemary Rosholt, Bricelyn Bilkey, Kashton Bilkey, Mariah Anderson, Bella Lynn Schernecker, Kylie Rae Schernecker, Devan Paynter, and Jasir Snow. She is further survived by her sister, Judy Hahn (Gary), of Madison; sisters-in-law Madeline Shaw (Deforest), Donna Shaw (Missouri), and Jerry Johnson (Utah). Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Paul Shaw; and his wife, Donna; brothers, Harold Johnson; twin brother, Mory Johnson; sisters, Ruth Wolf, Margie Miller; and son in-law, Dan Seipel.
To My Girls:
Be not sorrowful that I am gone
And my earthly life is done.
Be not sad I passed away,
For in you, my children, I live each day.
There is a little of me in all of you,
In each new one I live anew.
So you see, I’ll never Be really gone
As long as there are Children to carry on.
I’ve had my share of love, sorrow and strife,
I have lived a full and fruitful life.
So do not mourn, and do not weep.
For I have earned this peaceful Sleep.
Your mom—Anonymous
At Mommy Mo’s / Grandma Mo’s request, a private burial will be held with family only.
The family sends their heartfelt appreciation to Karen Meng and Lodi Medical Clinic for the care and friendship provided during mom’s life. Appreciation is extended also for the outstanding service provided by the SSM Hospice team who helped fulfill mom’s wishes to be at home during this final stage of life. Special thanks to Julie Cushley for the attentive care, support, and friendship provided to mom and family over the past weeks.
If you wish to celebrate Marlene’s life, give the little ones in your life an extra-long hug or donate to a charity of your choice.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette is assisting the family.
