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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | It is with a broken heart that I must announce the death of my wife MaryAnne Linda Villnow. She passed away June 23, 2004 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. After a long battle with Brain Cancer her pain is gone. Mary and I had exactly 14 years and 360 days together. Monday, June 28 is the Anniversary of our first date.
Mary had never fished when I met her. That soon changed. Yesterday I found a photo of her holding her first fish. a sunny so small it almost couldn't pull the bobber down. Her largest fish,you ask? A 49 inch Muskie caught in 1999. She learned fast. She didn't fish much the last 2 years due to her cancer fight. Her last trip was to Sabaskong Bay on our annual outing. She had a ball, but was so weak that she only fished for 2 hours during the whole trip. She didn't get a fish but managed to have one blow up on her surface bait. A great way to end a fishing career.
Mary loved the outdoors. Camping and fishing soon became her passion. All of Gods creatures made her smile. Chipmunks to crows, raccoons to deer, dogs to hamsters, sunnies to muskies, all were sacred to her.
She and I joined Muskies Inc. in 1995 with a family membership in the Twin Cities Chapter. Upon learning of another chapter in our area, Mary she joined the North Metro Chapter and told me to stay with Twin Cities. Why? She believed in conservation and the purpose and goals of M.I. and said that we must support both chapters. No interchapter rivalry in our house!
Mary was also the winner of the 1999 Womens division Members only contest for the N. Metro chapter of Muskies Inc. I was so proud of her.
Mary and I would like to Thank all of our friends, both known and online, for there love, support and prayers during the last 18 month battle with cancer. Your friendship means the world to both of us and has made a sad and difficult time a little more bearable.
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| Sorry to hear FP; nothing I can say to ease the pain, but know that you are in me prayers and thoughts. One thing I especially remember, is that you included MaryAnnne in most all your posts and photos, and that says it all. Please let us know if we can be of any help...  |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Please accept my deepest sympathies for the passing of your beloved wife. She is at peace now, it must have been horrifying to hear of her diagnosis and to see her in pain, be thankful that is gone now. God's blessings on you and your family. m |
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| Fishpoop,
My sincerest heart felt sympathy goes out to you. She is in a better place, less stressful, and much more beautiful than this world. I am deeply saddened at your loss. It makes me want to teach my wife, get her involved, in the great sport of muskie fishing.
God Bless,
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Location: Presque Isle Wisconsin | My deepest sympathies to You and your family.I hope the memories of joyfull times and the things you shared togther last forever. |
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Location: Chicago | Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Best of luck to you sir. |
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family
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| FP, my heartfelt condolences. I lost my fishing partner, my Dad, to that horrible disease many years ago. My prays and thoughts are with you and your family.
Steve |
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| Sorry for your loss FP. You're in my prayers.
Jim |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | Paul, you and she will be in my prayers again tonight.
A side note on Mary. When I met her she was well into her cancer treatment and I have never seen someone so positive and up beat! She fought hard until the end and never lost her humor. I could only hope to carry myself so well if I was in that possition. The musky world (and world in general) has suffered a great loss.
Paul I wish you the best and if you need to get out on the lake and get away give me a call 612-201-0209. I'll be @ the PMTT this weekend, but should be around after that.
Shawn Kellett
Edited by Muskie Treats 6/24/2004 9:37 AM
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| Sorry for you loss, you are in my family's prayers. |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | FP,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.
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| FP,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like a beautiful person. With her new passion for Muskie fishing, I know that Kyle and your wife have surpassed the 49" in Heaven's Tourney together. I will pray for you and your family, as the many prayers from others have helped our family tremendously with Kyle's passing. Kyle and your wife are not gone, in fact they are closer to us than ever, all around. Remain open to her sending signs to you, she will. God Bless Nicole Stefanski |
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| I see that you and her have had a great love for fishing and peace for the outdoors. I wish you and your family and wife peace.
Sincerely,
Dan White |
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| I am sorry to hear that you loss your partner if life, I know it has been a long hard battle for Mary and you. She was alway willing to take it head on and never gave up, she will always be with you Paul.
Peace be with you
Troyz
IF you want to hit the angle over the 4th talk to hooks, I will put you in my boat, treats and I are off to the PMTT |
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Location: Illinois-Indiana | FP,
You and your family will be in our prayers.
Very sorry for your loss, she is in a better place now and at peace with no more suffering. |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | fp,
My deepest condolences on your loss. May you remember the best of times and always think fondly of her; rejoice in the time you had. Words cannot ease the pain you are feeling, but rest assured that there are people out there who care - don't hesitate to reach out to them. I do not know you nor her, but I mourn for your loss nonetheless. God bless.
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Location: Madtown, WI | My heart dropped to the floor when I read this. I am so sorry for your loss. I have recently met my best friend and great fishing partner, she is also going to be my wife. We are celebrating our one year anniversary where we met, Eagle Lake Canada. The thought of sharing almost 15 years with her and lossing her is too much to bear. I know I would cherish and remember each trip and how much fun we had laughing at stupid stuff while we were on the water. Your memories of your wife and your times together are priceless...she will live with you forever.
Again, sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family.
Cory Painter
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Location: Racine, Wi | FP, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories last, and remember, she is looking down and smiling about the great life she had. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | FP- Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless Mary as she joins those who have passed beyond our worldly struggles. I'm sure she will be an angel in your boat on your future fishing expeditions.
God Bless.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I am soooooo sorry to hear your lovely wife lost her battle with cancer. I am sure she will be missed more than one can imagine. She WILL be with you every cast, on every trip, as will the many memories you have together. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Very sorry to hear about that Fishpoop. |
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Location: syracuse indiana | fishpoop my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. its hard when we loose the ones we love.. but remember she will always be with u in your heart and definantly on the water guiding u to the big one....bill |
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Location: Elkhart, IN | I can't begin to tell you how terrible I am to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Location: Holly, MI | My deepest sympathy to you and all that knew and will miss her.
God will take care of you. |
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Location: Freedom, WI | Sorry to here of her passing, my prayers go out to Mary and you. |
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| Paul,
Sorry to here of your loss. I talked to you at the White Bear Lake stocking last november, and you told me about her situation. I also met you and Mary at the Red Wing Lodge Outing a few years ago. She was a wonderful person. I can't imagine the pain and emptiness you must feel, but rest assured that her pain has been lifted, and know that she is in a better place now. I have been lucky enough to find a girl who tolerates my fishing, and even goes with me once in awhile. She has yet to catch a big musky, but has 3 small fish under her belt. I treasure the time we spend together on the water, and it sounded like you and Mary did, too. Memories of those times together will never fade. She will always be your fishing partner, watching down from above, she'll always be with you. Thoughts and prayers.
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Location: Lafayette, IN | FP,
Once again I am saddened to hear of a great loss to the friends of MuskieFirst and especially to you. I don't pretend to know any of you but by reading your posts these last couple of years I've come to celebrate your great days on the water and smile when I hear of the excitement that you have enjoyed on various outings. What a blessing to share them with your spouse. Know that you are in my warmest thoughts during these sad days ahead. Hold tightly to the friends that remain. I know they long to help.
Sincerely,
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| So sorry to hear of your loss. Hang in there. Someday, in the future, you'll look out your back door and notice it's a nice day. Time helps the grief. |
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| FP
Our families sympathies are with you. Most of us cannot relate to the sorrow you must be feeling. Time does heal all though. Remember that she will always live on through your memories and she will be with you wherever you are. Be comforted that her pain is now ended.
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | I am very sorry for your loss sir. My Fiance and I are getting married July 16th, and I already cannot begin to imagine life without her. I too got her hooked on muskie fishing, and I hope that you and your family can dwell more on the good times that you shared, and not on the bad. God bless you all. |
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Location: Alsip, Il | My prayers are with you and your family! Al |
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Location: Wishin I Was Fishin' | When a loved one becomes a memory
The memory becomes a treasure
You and yours are in my families thoughts and prayers |
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Location: Muskegon Michigan | I do not know you but I do know if I ever lost my Michelle I would be crushed. We fish every weekend together and she now has more Muskies than me this year. Our prayers and best wishes go out to you. She is still fishing only shes fishing in Gods country, Kingfisher |
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| Here is a picture that Paul sent to me of Him and Mary.
Lance
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| Very sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a great woman and a great fishing partner.
I have been married for just over a year, and I cannot imagine the grief that you are going through.
All my best in dealing with your loss.
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Location: oswego, il | My memory is not what it used to be but now that I see faces with the names, I have met both of them. As I said before catch alot of fish in her memory. Sorry for your loss. |
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Location: Southern W.Va. | Nothing that can be said can ease your pain, I am truely sorry for your loss. May the good Lord hold her dear and judge her big enough to keep .
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