Gloria Mae Scalissi

EVANSVILLE/OREGON/MADISON-Gloria M. Scalissi, age 82, of Evansville, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at her son’s residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 4, 1930, in Darien, the daughter of Harry and Gladys (Olson) Hunsbusher. She graduated from Darien High School in 1948. Gloria married Joseph Scalissi Jr. in 1949. She worked various places in the Madison Area, retiring from UW-Madison in 2000. Gloria enjoyed playing cards, bingo, working in her flower garden, sun bathing, and swimming. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Gary, Jeff (Sherri), Gill, and Gina Tuckwood (Dennis); 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph in 1978; son, Joseph in 2010; and brother, Robert Hunsbusher. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at Noon on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, with Chaplain David Brynelson presiding. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the UW Hospital, Mercy Home Health, and Agrace Hospice for all their support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. (608) 835-3515 Cemetery: Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at Noon on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, with Chaplain David Brynelson presiding. A luncheon will follow the service.