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Elizabeth E. Siebold
May 16, 1937 - May 09, 2013
Obituary
FITCHBURG/ MIDDLETON- Elizabeth E. “Betsey” Siebold, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 surrounded by her family, after a long struggle with MS. Betsey was born on May 16, 1937, in Greenwich, Conn., the daughter of Edward and Mary Eames. She graduated from Swarthmore College and received her Master’s degree in Physical Anthropology at Columbia University in New York. She taught briefly at the University of Wisconsin¬ Milwaukee where she met her future husband and love of her life, Mark. Betsey was an organist for St. Francis Xavier Church in Cross Plains, a longtime volunteer at St. Luke’s Church in Middleton and served as the President of the Secular order of Discalced Carmelites at Holy Hill. She filled her life with the love of her family, music, hiking and books. In addition to her husband, Betsey is survived by her sons, Michael (Kelly) and their son Gray, and Jesse (Kristin) and their son Noah; sister, Barbara (Gerhard) Bedding; and brother, Robert (Barbara) Eames. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter Thorndike; grandson, Ethan Hazen; and brother, Harris Eames. Heartfelt thanks to Betsey’s day time care giver, Carol, and all of the wonderful, supportive staff at Agrace Hospice. Memorial mass will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH AT THE ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 24, 2013. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711.
Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial mass will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH AT THE ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 24, 2013.
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Todd Fuhrer
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Hi Mark, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know this isn't an easy time for you, but know your wife is in a great place right now (Heaven). I recently lost a friend and had to explain to my youngest sons where he was, I told them he went to Heaven ahaid of time to set things up for his wife so when she got their everything would be set up all nice for them. That's what your wife is doing now, she's getting everything ready for when you meat back up with her. She's in a good place, she'll be watching over you. My family will have you and your wife in our prayers.
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Tim & Jerrie Murphy
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Mark:
Again, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was very nice to visit with you Saturday and meet Mike and Jesse.
We will be out-of-state on May 24 and unable to attend the memorial Mass. However, we will be thinking of all of you and you will be in our prayers. It will be a "thumbs-up" day. God Bless.
Tim & Jerrie
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Phyllis L. Riordan
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Dear Mark, Mike and Jesse,
I was saddened to hear of the death of Betsy ... and, yet, happy that she is now enjoying a special joy and peace with Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Blessed Lord. She has suffered and offered many sacrifices for all of us.
She was dearly loved in the Carmelite Community at Holy Hill. She and I joined the Carmelites about the same time and she became super active while I watched her grow in spirituality.
I remember meeting her ... and the rest of the family at St. Francis in Cross Plains when you live up on the hill and took sleds to get to the road in the winter. Jesse was in RJ's class before we moved.
I was just thinking about her this past week because I had not heard anything for so long. May each of you cherish fond memories of her.
I cannot attend the funeral service but I will have a Mass celebrated for her.
May God bless you.
Love in Carmel,
Phyllis
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John Lange
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Mark,
Please accept my thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your amazing wife. After reading about Betsey, I am amazed on how much she accomplished, both professionally and with your family. I hope this finds you peaceful and with great memories.
John Lange
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Joanne (Jensen) Ganske
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Dear Mark, Mike and Jesse and families!
My very deepest sympathies on the early death of your wife & mom & grandma to your dear children.
Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Betsey was always so sweet & I enjoyed knowing her when you lived in Cross Plains.
God Bless You All.
Joanne (Jensen) Ganske (Nate's mom)
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Mary White
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I am saddened to hear of your loss.
It is wonderful to have had your sons home in time to say good byes.
Agrace, I have heard many times, is a wonderful, caring place.
Find strength and comfort in God, family, friends.