Sturtevant – Marie C. Guard, 91, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living Center in Racine on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born in Racine on July 13, 1926, daughter of the late William and Mary (nee: Mueller) Funk. Marie grew up helping around the family farm, spending many hours with her mom, often sharing wonderful memories of her childhood and family.

Marie was working at Osters in Racine and visiting with a friend and co-worker when she met the love of her life, Orland Guard. They were married on April 21, 1951 in Holy Name Catholic Church. Shortly after that they began their family. Marie enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and taking care of her family. Later in life, Marie and Orland enjoyed traveling, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Above all Marie loved her family and often stated that she had a wonderful life and family. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Jane (Richard) Hoover of St. John Indiana, Mary Fluegge of Racine, Raymond (Shirley) Guard of Daggett, Michigan, Ann (Stephen) Kozenski of Franksville, Susan (Herman) Morgan of Burlington; grandchildren Jennifer (John) Puntillo, Raymond (Dalia) Hoover, Kathryn (Josh) Clark, Loren Fluegge, Philip Fluegge, Tyler Fluegge, Amy Kozenski, Tara Gement, Grace Gement; great-grandchildren Abigail Goss, Evelyn, Max, and Sam Puntillo, Vince and Jake Hoover, Nathan and Owen Clark; brothers Bill Funk and Lawrence Funk of Kenosha; sisters Ruth Field, Rose (Pete) Trecroci, Rita Barth; sister-in-law Leone Funk; brother-in-law Robert Guard. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Orland; son Michael Guard; son-in-law Loren Fluegge Sr; her brothers Joe (June) Funk, Bob (Joanne) Funk, Raymond Funk; sisters Theresa (James) Celeste; brothers-in-law Donald Field, Wilfred Barth, Lawrence Guard; sisters-in-law Mary Funk, and Donna Funk.

The funeral mass for Marie will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Sebastian Catholic Church (3126 95th Street, Sturtevant) with Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friend can visit with her family at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Sebastian Catholic Church or St. Monica's Senior Living Center have been suggested. On-line guestbook at www.draeger-langendorf.com

Special thanks extended to St. Monica's for providing Mom with loving care over the last several years; and also to Community Care and Hospice who provided much support and comfort.

Service Details

Thursday, March 22, 2018

St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th Street, Sturtevant

• Public Visitation – 9:30am
• Funeral Mass – 11:00am
• Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Racine

Memorial Suggestions

• St. Sebastian Catholic Church
• St. Monica's Senior Living Center

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