Marie Helen Faber

Marie Faber, 97, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, her home for the past two years. She was born on February 6, 1928, to Harold and Nellie (German) Huffman. She married Norm Faber on June 12, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keysville. Working together, they raised their family in the town of Ithaca and farmed together for over 55 years. Marie’s kindness and hospitality was known by many as she always greeted people with a warm smile and an invitation to “Please, come on in.” Marie attended primary school in the one-room schoolhouse at Aubrey Corners, walking to school with her siblings from their farmstead on Huffman Lane. She graduated from Ithaca High School, having earned perfect attendance over those twelve years. Marie simply loved people so she didn’t want to miss a single day of school. Cheerleading was a favorite extracurricular activity, but she always had to hand milk her four cows before going off to each basketball game. It was at a 4-H dance where she caught the eye of a family band musician from Jaquish Hollow, and it didn’t take long before she and Norm were waltzing through life together and creating memories they cherished for more than 75 years. Marie was lovingly dedicated to her family, her home and the farm. She taught her children to laugh at the silliness in life, to care about others and to grow through those tough days when they came along. She always ensured there were home-baked treats in the freezer, snacks in the pantry and chilled beverages on hand, therefore anyone who dropped by was welcomed to sit at the party table for some storytelling, laughter and good cheer. Marie was a woman with grit, jumping in to assist with any farm task or building project, of which there were many. Whether she was loading hay, mixing concrete, milking Brown Swiss cows, weeding her garden, tending her flowers, trying a new recipe or relaxing with friends and family, Marie exhibited strength, style, wit and grace. Marie is survived by two sons and two daughters. Stephen (Nancy) Faber, Tucson, Arizona, Jenifer Brozak, rural Richland Center, Lindsay Faber, Crossville, Tennessee, and Melanie (Karl) Burgi, Baraboo; nine grandchildren, Shai (John) Klima, Amber (Todd) Muckler, Landis (Angela) Brozak, Shannon (Ashlee) Brozak, Austin Brozak, Daryl Faber, Arica Faber, Kyler (Katie) Burgi, Ciara Burgi; ten great grandchildren; sister Marilyn Rogers, Madison, brother Larry Huffman, Belin, New Mexico; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norm; daughter-in-law, Jean Faber; son-in-law, Derry Amundson; and brother, Harold “June” Huffman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Fr. Nathan Kuhn officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of service. A luncheon to follow the service. Burial services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Keysville, following the meal. Memorials will be made in Marie’s honor to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Keysville, Willow Valley United Methodist Church, Ithaca, American Heart Association, Oak Park Place Activities Department, Baraboo and Bristol Hospice Madison. .

Marie Helen Faber

February 6, 1928 - January 12, 2026