Mary PURSCHKE

PURSCHKE, Mary August 28, 1923 - November 5, 2009 After a long, painful and tiring journey, Mary is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She passed away November 5, 2009 with her family at her side at the age of 86. Mom will be remembered as a tireless worker who put the needs of her family ahead of her own. She was not only a devoted mother but a wonderful cook, accomplished seamstress and prize winning gardener who passed her expertise on to her daughters: Diane, Teresa, Valerie, Connie, Elaine, Sharon and Aimie. Her sons: Richard, Larry, Dennis, Randy, Tim and Donnie are already missing her famous cabbage rolls and perogies. Mary is fondly remembered by her sisters: Anne and Elizabeth and her brother Harry. She is survived by numerous family members including stepsons: Norman, Bernie, Ernest and Dane; as well as multitudes of grand and great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Adolph; sons: Jim and Greg; sister Victoria and brothers: Paul and Peter. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Egremont Community Hall. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985-124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton, (780) 450-0101. logo Published in the Edmonton Journal on 11/8/2009