Marie Birmingham

Birmingham, Marie (Nee Sadler) Born to eternal life on August 24, 2012 at the age of 86. Survived by Robert C. her husband of 65 years, her children Robert A. (Nancy) of Madison, James M., Shary (Mike) Whalen, Jeffrey L. (Cindy), Jean (Mike) Coghlan of Greendale. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Marie was a nurturer. She always saw the good in everyone. She used her considerable creative talents for the good of her family and her community. As a civic volunteer, she was an active member of the Greendale Bicentennial Commission, the Greendale 50th Anniversary Celebration and the Gazebo Commission. Marie also served as an officer in the Greendale Historical Society. She enjoyed teaching crafts and visiting the schools to show and tell her many antiques. Marie was always positive and joyful, especially through her long illness. She was an inspiration to her family and those who were close to her. Thanks to everyone at Wheaton Franciscan Home Hospice. Visitation on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the MAX A. SASS & SONS GREENRIDGE CHAPEL from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6060 W. Loomis Road, Greendale at 11am. Please meet at the Church on Wednesday. Interment Chapel Hill Cemetery will follow.. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Greendale Historical Society appreciated.