Marie Elsie Wilson, 68, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, January 24 ^th 2013 at St Marys Hospital.

Marie was born in Winona, MN to Harry & Margaret Cox on January 9 ^th , 1945. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1962. Marie married Allen Henry Wilson on August 26 ^th , 1967. Her life revolved around her large network of immediate and extended family & friends. She loved attending gatherings, big and small, near or far, to be with those that she cared so much about. Traveling with her family, cooking with her children & granddaughters, attending school recitals, getting together for holidays and events, and watching Vikings football are just a few of the many pastimes that she enjoyed. Loving, supporting & caring for her family and friends was the most important thing in life to Marie, she was always there to listen, chat and offer her helping hand.

Marie is survived by her husband, Allen; daughter, DeAnna (granddaughters; Britanni, Skylar & Ashlinn); son, Dennis (wife Stacy, granddaughter Grace); brothers, Myron Cox, Mike (wife Kay) Cox & Melvin Cox.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry; mother, Margaret; sisters Gladys, Marion, Laura-Mae & Marilou; brother, Merle; and infant son, Dean.

The funeral service for Marie will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 27 ^th at the Zumbro Lutheran Church (624 3 ^rd Avenue S.W. Rochester, MN) with Pastor Shelley Cunningham officiating.  A visitation will be Sunday, January 27th at the Zumbro Lutheran Church starting at 1:00pm.  Marie's burial will take place on Monday the 28 ^th at Grandview Memorial Gardens (1300 Marion Rd S.E. Rochester MN) at 9:00am.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate that memorial contributions be made in Allen H. Wilson's name.

Thank you to all of you who have helped through this extremely difficult time.

Our joys will be greater,

Our love will be deeper,

Our lives will be fuller,

Because we shared your life.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com