Sheryl L. Coburn

MADISON-Sheryl L. Coburn, age 68, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born on December 2, 1944, in Madison, the daughter of George and Jean Pond. Sheryl graduated from Madison East High School in 1963, and married Edwin Coburn on June 1, 1963, in Madison. She worked various jobs throughout the years, the last being at the Community Living Alliance. Sheryl loved bird watching, reading, shopping, and watching movies with the grandkids. She was thoughtful, caring, and the best “mom” anyone could ask for, raising two of her grandchildren, Kareen and Keraa, after their mother passed away. Sheryl is survived by her children, Kathy Coburn, Todd Coburn, and Kristy (Eric) Wichmann; grandchildren, Jacob and Nicole Coburn, Kareen and Keraa McCants, and Zachery and Paige Wichmann; three great-grandchildren; brothers, George (Lynn) Pond, Mike (Cathy) Pond, Mark (Penny Simmons) Pond, and Robin (Laura) Pond; and sister, Bonnie Pond. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; daughter, Karen; and grandson, Dustin. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, with Rev. Julie Krahn presiding. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608) 221-5420 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, with Rev. Julie Krahn presiding.