
Elaine Bradley
February 20, 1925 - May 04, 2013
Obituary
Monona- Elaine L. Bradley, age 88 passed away peacefully with her family by her side May 4, 2013. She was born Feb. 20, 1925 in DeForest daughter of Jens and Nellie (Fadness) Newburg. Elaine married Clarendon “Carnie” Bradley on June 30, 1945 at Norway Grove Lutheran Church in DeForest. Elaine graduated from DeForest HS in 1942 and from Madison Business College. Elaine then worked for the State of WI and left there to raise her family. Later she worked at the State Medical Society. Elaine and Carnie loved to travel and traveled to all 50 states and twice to Norway to visit relatives. She enjoyed bowling. Elaine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a past board member and belonged to Leah Circle. She also belonged to the Elks Auxiliary #410 and VFW Auxiliary #7591. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Carnie; daughter Carla, son Bruce (Nancy) Bradley; granddaughter Amanda; sisters in law Julie Newburg and Katie Bradley. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, 2 infant children Mark and Lisa; two sisters Ruth Russler Morrison and Dorothy Peck, one brother James Newburg, and many other relatives. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday May 9, 2013 at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1904 WINNEBAGO STREET, MADISON, with Rev. Susan Schneider presiding, followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 MONONA DR, MADISON, and also at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be left at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com
Cemetery:
Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Events
Visitation
Wed May 8, 2013 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu May 9, 2013 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Trinity Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI null
Service
Thu May 9, 2013 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Trinity Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Sue Landusky
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Dear Carla, Sorry for the loss of your mother.Please accept my sympathy. Sue Landusky
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Andrew Russler
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you Uncle Carnie (and Carla, Bruce and family). I will always remember Aunt Elaine's big warm smile. She always was so warm and sweet and made me feel like Grandma Ruth was still with us when we visited :)
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Dan Luneau
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My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Marlene & Ali Nahavandi
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Dear Bradley family,
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Elaine. We only knew her for a short time during the time we provided housekeeping sevices to the Bradley's. We hope it brings you comfort to know that your loved one is in heaven. Now may you be comforted knowing that you have friends to help you thorugh the tough days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ali and Marlene Nahavandi