Claudia Johnson Brown's sister dies Jan. 5

Mary Marquette, 54
Mary Elizabeth Marquette, 54, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, died January 5, 2006 at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.
Mary was born February 16, 1951 in Alexandria to Carl and Agnes Johnson. After graduation from high school in Alexandria in 1969, she was editor of the new Alexandria Lakeland Shopper.
On January 13, 1972, she married Marlo Marquette at St. Mary's Church in Alexandria. In 1979 they moved to Glenwood Springs, where she worked at the Glenwood Post Newspaper until her daughter, Katie, was born and later, daughter Nicole. She was later employed for seven years at American Furniture.
Mary was a born homemaker, loved working in her garden and was a faithful friend. Her kindness, compassion and determination will be missed, and especially her unforgettable laugh.
She is survived by her husband, Marlo; daughters, Katie and Nicole; mother, Agnes; brothers, James, Gregory and Paul (Casey) of Alexandria; sisters, Claudia (Roger) Brown of Chandler, Arizona, and Katherine (Gary) Blair of Land O' Lakes, Florida; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl.
Funeral services were held January 9 at St. Stephen's Church in Glenwood Springs with Fr. Cliff McMillan officiating.
(Submitted by John Herdan)