Ruth Ann LeMahieu
February 01, 1935 - November 05, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Our loving mother, Ruth Ann LeMahieu, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at her home. She was born on Feb. 1, 1935, on the family farm in the town of Richfield, the daughter of Frank and Irma (Berklin) Green. Ruth was married to Gary Robert LeMahieu and they had seven children together. She retired from Goodyear Tire Company in Sun Prairie. Ruth loved her pets, Jordy and Babe, her flower gardens and spending time with her family. She was the ultimate Packers fan! The most important things to Ruth were her children and grandchildren. Our mom always put her family first. She was kind-hearted, had a great sense of humor and strong values. She was our hero.
Ruth is survived by her children, Cindy (David) Friske, Bob (Ginny) LeMahieu, Lori LeMahieu and friend, Fritz, and Lisa (Chris) Brown; grandchildren, William (Nickie), Matthew, Samantha, Michael, Douglas, Jessie, Jenna, Samuel, Thomas, Callie (Andrew), and Tyler; and great-grandchildren, Avery and Kyla; brothers, Robert (Bethel) Green of Plymouth and Frank (Darlene) Green of New Mexico; special friend Tethel and many nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her children, Douglas, William, and Susie; parents; and brothers, Donnie, Dick, and Chuckie Green.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2670 Milwaukee St., Madison, at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, with the Rev. Mark Bartels presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. as well as Friday, Nov.8, 2013 at church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to Agrace HospiceCare or Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The family wishes to extend special gratitude to Ruth’s grandson, Matthew, for helping to make possible her final wishes. Ruth’s family would also like to thank Kate from Agrace HospiceCare and Dr. Santana.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 7, 2013 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Nov 8, 2013 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Madison) • 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53714
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Memories
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Kathy & Chuck
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Lisa and family, our prayers are with you all during this time. Your mom was a wonderful woman and she will live on in all of your hearts. If there is anything you need you know where we are.
Kathy & Chuck
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Pamela Haessly Iaquinta
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Cindy, Lori, Lisa and Bob. Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your mother. She was a women who displayed great courage and strength through unthinkable tragedies. Truly a remarkable women! Blessings to you all. Pam, David, Sophia, Isaac & Grace Iaquinta
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jocelyn
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Lisa and family~we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was such a special and fun lady. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Wayne, Jocelyn, and Allison
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Judi Nelson
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Lisa and Family - we are saddened by your mother's passing. Thinking of you. Love - Judi and Bill Nelson
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Mary Teresinski
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Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Your mom and I were good friends many years ago and the last time I talked to her was at the boys funeral. She was a great loving person and so strong for all the hard times she faced in her life. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Teresinski
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Pat Maniaci
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Lisa and Family,
So sorry for your loss, I know how special your mom was by the way you talked about her. I could see the love in her eyes for all of you from the pictures I have seen of her with you, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those special moments that you all shared with her during her life will be with you always. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.