FISHER, Mary Ann (Ruesink) 1934-2013

FISHER, RUESINK, BESTOR

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/17/2013 at 12:30:59

Mary Ann Fisher

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Mary Ann Fisher, 78, of Ionia, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh . com.

A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S Main St., Charles City, Iowa. Reverend Dennis Niezwaag will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the MaryAnn Fisher Memorial Fund.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com .

Source: Charles City Press, April 17, 2013
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Mary Ann Fisher, 78, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home.
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com .

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, Iowa. Reverend Dennis Niezwaag will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home. Those planning on expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Mary Ann Fisher Memorial Fund at First Citizens Bank in Charles City.

Mary Ann Fisher was born on October 16, 1934, in Cresco, Iowa, to Calvin and Velma (Bestor) Ruesink. She grew up in Greanlefton, Minn. When she was a little girl she would ride the bus from Preston, Minnesota, to Rochester, Minnesota, to stay with her Aunt Viva. On June 25, 1952, in Greanlefton, Minnesota, she was united in marriage to Charles Fisher. To this union, 11 children were born. Mary Ann spent most of her life as a homemaker. She always put her children’s needs first. Family was very important to her. She cherished the ring her grandma Bestor bought her for taking in eggs. She enjoyed animals such as deer, birds, goats, and her donkey. Her pets were Sammy the sheep, Skeeter the horse, and a few dogs.

Mary Ann also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She always knew how to make others smile. One of her favorite hobbies was going dancing with her husband; which is how they met. Her favorite music was anything country. Mary Ann will be remembered as a caring and compassionate mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She will be missed by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her nine children, Charlene Fisher of Ionia, Kevin Fisher of Wichita, Kan., Darwin (Rita) Fisher of New Hampton, Dale Fisher and Sheri Hansen of Charles City, Larry Fisher of Faribault, Minn., Lori (Mike) Fisher Kuykendall of Floyd, Randy Fisher of Ionia, DeeEtta (Felix) Alberto of Charles City, and Tiffaney Fisher of Waterloo; three sisters, Sharon Bonwell, Virginia Young, and Jean Flynn; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren on the way; and many other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fisher; children, Calvin Fisher and Neena Jones; and two grandchildren, Rachel Fisher and Cody Hanson.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com .

Charles City Press, April 18, 2013

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