Lori Larsen

Larsen, Lori Marie MCFARLAND-Lori Marie Larsen, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from an unexpected illness, at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on Feb. 24, 1968, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Schmeling) Agathen. Lori graduated from Marshall High School in 1986, with high honors and Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill., with an associate degree as a registered nurse. She married Mark Larsen on April 27, 1991. Lori had a fulfilling career in nursing. Her compassion and gentle kindness was felt by all those who she cared for. She worked at many wonderful hospitals and clinics, but most recently she worked in the emergency room at Stoughton Hospital. Lori was a member of Door Creek Church, and an advocate for HOPES, a suicide prevention awareness organization. She enjoyed being outdoors, riding her bicycle, scrapbooking, traveling and attending Badger Hockey games. Lori loved the time spent with her family and would do anything for her children. She always found the time to assist with all their activities. Lori and Mark always made time for a special day or evening. The time spent together was such a blessing. Lori is survived by her husband of 18 years, Mark; daughter, Brooke; sons, Grant and Garrett, all at home; and parents, Ed and Helen Agathen. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kristin; and father-in-law, Dale Larsen. Funeral services will be held at DOOR CREEK CHURCH, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010, with the Rev. Cal Steiner presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, and at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a scholarship to be established for Loris childrens education. A special thank you to all the friends at Stoughton Hospital, especially Dr. Tripp, Tammy Arndt and the E.R. staff, wonderful friend Mike Pourier, the Ruchti family and Stearns family, especially Mallory Stearns, St. Marys MICU and everyone who helped us. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Centers Highway 51 North at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a scholarship to be established for Loris childrens education. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, and at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Service: Funeral services will be held at DOOR CREEK CHURCH, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010, with the Rev. Cal Steiner presiding.