Frances Marie Reis

MADISON – Frances B. Reis, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Edgerton Care Center. She was born on Dec. 22, 1927, in Cambria, Wis., the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Olson) Bergum. Frances was a longtime employee for the McCusker and Robertson Law Office and retired in 1993. She then assisted her daughter, Lisa, for 14 years at her daycare center. During her life, the most important thing was the love and care of her family. She was absolutely the best wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend to everyone she touched. Her character was full of warmth and caring, class and a need to help anyone she knew. Frances is survived by her daughters, Debra Hoover and Lisa (John) Bronson; grandchildren, Matthew (Beth) Hoover, Brett Hoover, Jenna Poole, and Brian Poole; great-grandchild, Jaden; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Reis, Jr., in 1960; son-in-law, Chris Hoover; brothers, Paul, Curt, George, Arnie, and Robert Bergum; and sisters, Josephine Jensen and Ruth Colwell. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 12 p.m. at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. A lunch will follow the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.