Marilyn Jean Anderson
October 19, 1927 - March 08, 2014
Obituary
Anderson, Marilyn J.
STOUGHTON-Marilyn J. Anderson, age 86, of Stoughton, passed away after a long battle with Diabetes, Addison's and heart disease on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Skaalen Home. She was born on Oct. 19, 1927, in Racine, Wis., the daughter of Stephen and Frances (Olson) Hart. She married Wilfred M. Anderson on Nov. 10, 1945, in Stoughton. Marilyn was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Marilyn was many things, baker, beader, gardener, farmer, shoe maker, pants maker, foster mother to more than 40 babies, and crocheted more than 100 cozy covers for cancer patients. Her sense of humor and her laughter were some of her greatest gifts. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilfred “Willie” of Stoughton; children, Blair (Darlene) Anderson of Franklin, Hope (Alan) Holtan of Stoughton, Quin Anderson of Woodford, Faith (Ken) Harper of Brandon, Fla., Zane (Renee) Anderson of Monona and Vance (Alexandra) Anderson of Reedsburg; 15 grandchildren, Matt (Emily) Holtan, Mark (Raquel) Holtan, Steven (Stephanie) Anderson, Cephas Harper, Michael (Sofia) Harper, Kristen (Mike Rosholt) Anderson, Kelsey (Jonah) Reason, Kourtney Anderson, Breona Anderson; 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sally Anderson of Stoughton. She was preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter, Denise Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014, with the Reverend Mark Petersen presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family thanks the wonderful caregivers at Skaalen. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 15, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI
Service
Sat Mar 15, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI
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kim
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My thoughts are wiyh all of you she was a great lady and leaves many smiles in memories
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Lori
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I am very sorry to hear of your family's loss. I'm very glad I had a chance to meet her and see her several times when Matt and Em's family got together. She was a lovely lady,
-Lori Weekes.
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Everett Nancy
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For a very special Cousin the many time we shared "THIS IS YOUR LIFE'" amoung many other years Rest in peace Marilyn no more pain our hearts go out to Willie each one U Kids and famlies the wonderful memories she left behind for each of u Welove ya all Everett Nancy
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Scott B
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We were raised next door to Marilyn and her family.It has been many years since,but I still can hear her laugh.She had a contagious laugh.You could always tell what she was watching on TV, because if you were watching the same thing ,you would give a giggle,and from next door you would hear a booming laugh,which would make you smile a little longer.That's what I will remember most about Marilyn.She had many abilities,and strengths,but nothing matched her sense of humor,and ability to make you smile,by using hers.
She was always there for us, calling when she made cookies or some other goodies.My heart goes out to the rest of the family.She was a great Lady.
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Felicia Jacobson
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Felicia
I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn had the most wonderfully infectious laugh I've ever heard. When visiting with Faith and talking she was full of humor and good, down to earth practical advice. She willbe sorely missed by her family and all that knew her. Rest in peace, MMarilyn.