Mary Ellen Powers

Powers, Mary Ellen
(Whyman)
Appleton

Age 88, passed away at Brewster Village on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. She was born in Lincoln, NE on July 7, 1922 the daughter of the late Ralph and Elvira (Collins) Whyman. On May 24, 1942 she married Lloyd Powers. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage. Mary was very involved at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Appleton and enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels.

Mary is survived by her children: Margaret Anne “Peggy” (Mike) Aten of North Royalton, OH, Linda Hendersen of Leesburg, FL and Kenneth (Mugs) Powers of Appleton; eight grandchildren including: Kerri (Peter) Olsen and Kurt Powers: 20 great-grandchildren: a brother and two sisters; and Rick Hussey, who was like a second son. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; and many brothers and sisters.

Burial of Mary's cremated remains will occur in Lincoln, NE.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their care.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 831-9905