Winnifred Hutchison

MADISON-Winnifred M. Hutchison, age, 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Attic Angel in Madison. Winnie was the daughter of Clayton J. and Olive (Earl) Lewis, She was born on January 5, 1925 in Fennimore. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1943 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Winnie earned her degree in Early Childhood Education. She continued at the University of Iowa, earning her MA. He long work experience included; Supervising Teacher in the University of Michigan Laboratory School. Head Teacher in the UW Nursery School, Head teacher Milwaukee Day Care, Kindergarten teacher in Rollo, Missouri, and teacher for the Milwaukee Head Start, Children’s Village and Madison Title 1. She loved working with children of all ages, especially when she could read to them, or help them learn to read. Winnie was united in marriage to Bert Hutchison Jr. on August 18, 1952. They were married 50 years, living in Rollo, Missouri, Janesville, Menomonie, Green Bay, Wauwatosa and Madison. Winnie and Bert enjoyed many travels all over the world, but has a special fondness for their cottage on Mirror Lake. She loved gardening, playing cards, attending concerts, sporting events, especially if her children or grandchildren were involved. She was a founding member of Olbrich Gardens, The Heritage Heights Sanctuary, The Mirror Lake Association and the was also the family historian. Winnie and Bert’s greatest joy was their children Bill (Kathy) , Pam Granzen (Dennis), and David (Rhonda) and their grandchildren; Bailey, Cullen, Maggie, Casey, Patrick and Peter. They were the light of her life. She is also survived by her sister’s children Mary Blabaum, Jane Poss and James Fandrich. The family thanks the nurses at St. Mary’s Cardiac Center, Agrace HospiceCare and the kind people at Attic Angel Community. Memorials may be made in Winnie’s name to the charity of the donor’s choice. A private service will be held in Fennimore at a later date, per her wishes. Online condolences may be made to www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. 608-831-6761