Erma A. Briggs

MADISON - Erma A. Briggs, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center. This was the day that she rejoined her beloved husband, Lloyd. She was born on Jan. 29, 1920, the daughter of Albert and Borghild (Sime) Bohnsack, in Madison. Erma graduated from Madison East High School. After high school, she attended vocational school for calculator training. With this education she began her first job at Krogers, working in their main office. She married Lloyd W. Briggs, her soul mate, on Sept. 23, 1939. They were inseparable for 72 years. After raising her children, she worked for the old city library. Erma made beautiful cross stitch pieces, and could turn any object into a beautiful piece of art work. She had a love for cooking and her family has many cherished recipes. Erma is survived by two daughters, Sandra Scherer and Linda Miller; son, Lloyd Jr; daughter-in-law, Sonja Briggs; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Stevens of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her loved ones; her husband, Lloyd on June 23, 2011; her son, Mark; and daughter-in-law, Laveda Briggs; her siblings, Elayne Moore, Violet Fix, Jay and Leroy Bohnsack. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.