Mr. Adolph A. Nordness

MMADISON- Adolph “Tom” Nordness, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. He was born on Nov. 16, 1909, the son of Thomas and Ingeborg (Brekke) Nordness. Along with his wife Pearl, Tom owned the Tom and Pearl Tavern located on Cottage Grove Road. He was very knowledgeable, could fix anything and was eager to help anyone. Tom enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his daughter, Betty (Tom) Voigt; grandchildren, Karen James (fiancé, Mark Key), Brenda (Al) Washburn and Gale Farrington; great-grandchildren, Michael Grueneberg, Donya Miller, Christopher Washburn, Tyler Washburn, Corey Farrington and Brandon Farrington; great-great-grandchildren, Azareus West, Elwin West Jr. and Destini Miller; and step-daughter, Susan (Jeff) Peterson and their children. Tom was preceded in death by his, parents; wife, Pearl; and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.