Vergalene Olson-Bryant
June 30, 1927 - March 10, 2013
Obituary
MADISON/BONITA SPRINGS, FLA.- Vergalene J. Olson-Bryant, age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Skaalen Home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 30, 1927, in Hastings, Mich. the daughter of Floyd and Esther (Marble) Buckley. Verg graduated from East Lansing High School in Michigan in 1944. She married Edward Olson on Feb. 22, 1946, and they moved to Madison. Before becoming a fulltime homemaker, Verg worked for American Family Insurance for many years. Her husband, Ed preceded her in death in 1995. Verg married Kenneth Bryant on Oct. 26, 1997. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing bridge, growing roses, and spending time with her family. Verg is survived by her husband, Ken; two daughters, Mechelle (Bradley) Beghin and Darci (David) Bryan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Cale) Halbleib, Amber, Joshua, and Chelci Bryan; step grandson , Daniel Beghin; great-grandchildren, Owen, Nora, Esme, and Elias Halbleib; stepchildren, Lynn (Gary) Hebl and Lisa (Brian) Schwarz; step-grandchildren, Andrew (Rita) Hebl, Matthew Hebl, Jennifer Hebl, Brandon, Mitchell and Garrett Schwarz; step great-grandchild, Lucas Hebl; and her canine companion, Lilly. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013, with the Rev. James Koza presiding. A luncheon will follow the service in the Gunderson Community Room. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance at www.alzwisc.org. A special thank you to the staffs of Stoughton Geriatric Center, Skaalen Home, Dr. Ellen Flanery, Seniors helping Seniors, Pastor Arndt, and Pastor Koza for all of their wonderful care and support.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013, with the Rev. James Koza presiding.
Events
There are no events for Vergalene yet.
Photos
Memories
G
Guest
Other •
Main Album
CC
Carole & Wilbur Charette
Other •
We are so sorry to hear of Verge's passing - I miss her this year down sunny Florida - we had some great laughs
at our 4:00 tea time and always shopping was a passion. God Bless
Carole & Wilbur
JA
Janet Amacher
Other •
Lots of memories! Michelle..remembering the sleep overs and somehow we could never stop giggling...and Darcy, you wanted to be in on all we did..
My sympathy to you both and family.
Love,
Janet
CF
Calvin & Carol Foster
Other •
Please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken and the rest of Verg's family.
LR
LISE Carter and Roger
Other •
Ken and family,
We Have so many fond memories of VIRGE here on Pauline Drive. How she loved stopping and talking to everyone while she was out walking her dog. You are very much missed.... And Ken, I hope when you are ready, you will come back. We miss you too.
GP
Gaye Patterson
Other •
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Ken, I'm so glad we got to meet you when you came to Barlow Lake with Verge. Darci & Mechelle, it has been said that "the love of a mother is the purest form of love here on earth" and I believe that to be true. May God fill the void in your heart with his peace and comfort. I look forward to meeting you someday.
Your cousin in Michigan,
Gaye (Marble) Patterson