Gladys Akiko McConnell

MADISON-Gladys Akiko McConnell, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Apr. 12, 2013, at her home. She was born on Sept. 7, 1928, in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Yoshiharu and Naka Nakamoto. Gladys married Roy Walter McConnell on Dec. 14, 1953, in Yokohama, Japan. She was employed as a drapery seamstress at Sears. Gladys was a member of the East Side Business Club, the Eagles, and Lake Edge Lutheran Church. She loved bowling and was a member of the USBC, WWBA, and WIBC. Gladys is survived by her daughters, Marie (Jeff) Haug, Amy Becker, and Naomie (Dale) Manning; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roy, on October 12, 2002. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.