Mary Snyder

Mary Snyder

September 01, 1942 - July 12, 2023

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DeForest – Mary Eloise Snyder, age 80, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Peter and Hilda (Butenhoff) Thomsen. Mary was married to Theodore E. Snyder on August 18, 1962, at Plymouth Congregational Church in Madison. Ted and Mary farmed in Cottage Grove in their early years of marriage, before moving to rural DeForest in 1968. They raised their four children on a farm on Hahn Rd, where the kids were active in 4-H and FFA. Mary was an active member of Windsor United Church of Christ. She loved to garden and enjoyed camping with Ted and friends. She took great joy in her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed their sporting events and showings at the county fair.

Mary is survived by her children, Peter (Alla) Snyder, and their children, Vitale and Zachary; Debra Gorzek and her children, Kathryn, Sarah and Andrew; Dawn (Clinton) Collins and their children, Jacob (Natia), Matthew, Theadora and Luke; and Paul (Heather) Snyder, and their children, Hailey (Jonathan), Tyler and Brett; her sister, Evelyn Koenig; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Snyder; parents, Peter and Hilda Thomsen; and siblings, Lester Thomsen, Don Thomsen, Paul Thomsen, Walter Thomsen, Caroline Hansen and Lois Gates.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. on the family farm, 5396 Hahn Rd, DeForest. A visitation will take place at the farm from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Please feel free to dress casually. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the Talamore Memory Care team, as well as SSM Health Hospice for the care and support provided to Mary. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

6924 Lake Road

608-846-4250

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Karen Womack
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So sorry to learn about your Mom's passing. She was an amazing woman and Mother. And she raised amazing children! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
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Laura Robson
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Aunt Mary was my godmother. She was probably my favorite aunt! I remember naming my doll after her when I was probably 3! We spent a lot of time at her house when I was a kid, and because her kids were younger than me I spent most of my time in the house with my mom and her. I remember being there for lunch quite often and hurrying home to get there before my father got home from work! We used to talk on the phone quite often, until raising my family, work and life in general got in the way. She was a giving and loving person and she raised some wonderful children.
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Nyla
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Mary Snyder you will be missed by many! Your wonderful personality will live on forever. It was a pleasure knowing you & working with you -Nyla
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Sandra Wilke
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I will always remember Mary for her warm and welcoming smile and work ethic. She always donated in many ways to the Windsor UCC Fall Festival. I enjoyed her sense of humor when visiting her at Talamore. She was a shining example of humility!!

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