Carolyn Stondall

MADISON-Carolyn "Snookie" Stondall of Madison, passed away on March 30, 2011, at age 89 with comforting attention at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on Sept.8, 1921, in Walworth County, the youngest child of Frank and Laura Granzo. She spent her early childhood on the family farm where she was called Snookie. After the loss of her parents at a young age, she was raised by her older sister and husband, Helen and Carl Sunby in Milton. She spent her days growing up there with her best friend Charlotte (Davidson) Skelly, dressing alike, being bridesmaids, and having many fun times together. The love of her life, Steiner Stondall, offered her assistance after she fell ice skating on the Milton pond and they went on to be prom king & queen, friends to many, and 1939 graduates of Milton Union High School. Carolyn graduated in 1943 from Whitewater State Teachers College and taught for a year in Lake Geneva. On Aug. 12, 1944, she married Steiner in Texas before he shipped out overseas to serve in WWII in the 10th Mtn. Division. After the war they came to live in Madison. Later settling in at home on Acacia Lane for 49 years, Snookie maintained the most wonderful friendships with her immediate neighbors. She enjoyed Homemakers, playing bridge, and was known for her expertise in being a good shopper. Sweet Snookie had two daughters, Sally and Laura, whom she raised in a most endearing way with her quick wit and spunky character, plus she taught them well for life. They will always be grateful for the example of lasting love, kindness to all, having fun with a wide circle of friends on numerous social occasions, and entertaining guests at home or at their log cabin. Her longstanding favorite position was teaching fourth grade at Glendale Elementary School in Madison where she touched many childrens lives. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Laura; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Carl; brothers, Herb and Johnny; niece, Sue and other in-laws. Carolyn will be sadly missed by her loving husband whom she was married to for 66 years. Steiner will always be admired for his wonderful care during the last seven years when Snookie had Alzheimers disease. She is also survived by her daughters, Sally of Portage and Laura of Appleton; grandchildren, Sarah (Brad) Fillbach of Onalaska, Rebecca (Carl) Schenzel of Janesville, Carl (Katie) Bryan of Couer dAlene, Idaho, Craig Konz of Denver, Colo. and Kurt Konz of Bozeman, Mont.; great-grandchildren, Sidney Fillbach, Lucas Fillbach and Tanner Schenzel. The family wishes to thank all of our friends and relatives for loyal support along with Dr. Asthana, Meriter Hospital Staff, care givers at HospiceCare in Fitchburg and The Senior Helpers. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011, with the Rev. Curt Everson from Bethel Lutheran Church presiding. A luncheon will immediately follow. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 3, 2011, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. She will be laid to rest privately with family at Highland Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Glendale School, HospiceCare Inc., or Wisconsin Alzheimers Association. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Glendale School, HospiceCare Inc., or Wisconsin Alzheimers Association. Cemetery: She will be laid to rest privately with family at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 3, 2011, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011, with the Rev. Curt Everson from Bethel Lutheran Church presiding.