Mary Ellen Mulvaney, age 84, of Eau Claire, formerly of Ridge Manor, FL and Marshfield, WI. Born February 1, 1925 in Marathon, WI and died December 27, 2009 in Eau Claire, WI. 
 
Preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Leo and Anna (Langenhahn) Duerstein; brother, Leo Duersten; and sister, Kathleen Duersten. 
 
Survived by children, Kathleen Mulvaney of Eau Claire, WI, J. Patrick (Sharon) Mulvaney of Riverview, FL and Michael (Ann) Mulvaney of Novi, MI; grandchildren, Kirsten Fering (Karie Yoshioka), Sean Mulvaney, Kevin Mulvaney, and Katherine Mulvaney; great-grandchildren, Zumi Fering-Yoshioka and Eiji Fering-Yoshioka; and brother, Michael Duersten of Florida. 
 
Private family services are being held. Friends may offer online condolences at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family.