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Marion E. Bucknam age 90 of Mayville, WI passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home. Mayville, WI with Pastor Steve Aust officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 30, from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville. Inurnment will take place on Sunday, September 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Langlade Memorial Cemetery in Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Marion was born the daughter of Gerald and Naomi (Brice) Hosford on July 19, 1920 in St. Johns, Flagler County, Florida. Marion was united in marriage to George H. Bucknam on September 28, 1939 in Tacoma Park, Maryland.

Marion was an active member of the Beaver Dam Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She had spent her life as a homemaker, taking care of the ones she loved, her family. Marion enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and canning. Marion was a straight forward Christian woman who was known for her kindness and her compassion. She shared her faith and led by example while touching many lives along the way.

Marion is survived by: - 3 daughters- Georgia Giese of Mayville, Dawn (Steven) Dethardt of Mayville, Tina Hose of Wausau; 2 brothers- Gerald Hosford and Richard Hosford of Florida; 7 grandchildren- Jeffrey (Ann) and Jon (Tracy) Buettner, Jed and Jason Dietenberger, Jennifer (Shawn) Dussault, Sheree (Curt) Spencer and Kristofor Hose; 12 great grandchildren- Dillon and Katie Buettner, Jon, Joseph and Emily Buettner, Amber, Kody, Shane, and Shyann Dussault, Erika and Gabrielle Spencer, Keely Sosnovske-Hose; nieces & nephews, other relatives & friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George in 2000; 1 Daughter, Donna M. Buettner; 2 sisters- Carolyn and Naomi; 1 brother- Jack.