Marilyn P Callaway

Callaway, Marilyn P. “Gundi” MADISON-Marilyn P. Callaway, age 71, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Madison. She was born May 17, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minn, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Walker) Chamberlain. Marilyn married Judge Richard J. (Dick) Callaway on Aug. 3, 1985, at Silver Islet, Ontario, Canada. Upon graduating from Minnetonka (Minnesota) High School, Marilyn attended the University of Minnesota. Marilyn had many passions including cooking, traveling, gardening, breeding and raising Springer Spaniels, and especially her cottage in Canada. She was a gracious hostess and, together with her husband, held many wonderful holiday parties and other events. Marilyn enjoyed flying with Dick, and she became an excellent navigator on their many trips across North America. She loved adventure and was game for just about anything including sailing, white-water rafting, and camping under the wing of their airplane on trips to Alaska. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Greg (Rebecca) Gunderson, Mark (Shelly) Johnson, Jon Callaway, R.J. Callaway, John (Laura Gille) Howman, and Steven (Michele) Callaway; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her brother, Raymond (Pauline) Chamberlain. She is also survived by her close friend and confidant, Kathy Kolden. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband, Richard. There will be a family gathering and life celebration in Canada later this summer. In lieu of memorials, the family would request that any donations be made to a local humane society or hospice, or simply do a good deed for someone else. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420