Edna G. Kuehni,
October 19, 1918 - April 24, 2014
Obituary
KUEHNI, EDNA G.
MADISON-Edna G. Kuehni, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Heritage in Monona. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Middleton, the daughter of Jasper and Grace (Bryan) Keller. Edna was united in marriage to Adolph “Whitey” on June 3, 1933. She worked as a nurse at Mendota State Hospital in the 1930’s and later at Jackson Clinic in the Physical Therapy Department. Edna enjoyed golfing, getting a hole in one and playing cribbage and euchre. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and ladies aide and was a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. Edna was a great mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Pete) Gilbertson, Janet (Dick) Hustad and Barbara ( Vito) Gervasi; grandchildren, Beth Mayhew, Kari Meyers, Lori Grill, Andy Gilbertson, Sheri Ebert, Grace Sunderlage and Vito Gervasi; great-grandchildren, Melissa Campbell, Paul Meyers, Mia Biddick, Jordan Mayhew, Jaime Hill, Jon Sunderlage, Ryan Ebert, Carly Grill, Jena Sunderlage, Cami Ebert, Ben Grill, Jason Sunderlage, Emily Gervasi and Alex Gervasi; great-great-grandchildren, Olivia Lee, Hayden Campbell, Ian Meyers, Darren Williams, Zoe Meyers, Grayson Biddick, Carter Campbell and Blake Hill; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Edna was preceded in death be her parents; husband, Adolph “Whitey” Kuehni; grandson, Dan Hustad; sisters, Evelyn and Helen; and brothers, Allen and Merle. Funeral services will be held at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2670 Milwaukee Street, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, with the Rev. Mark Bartels presiding. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or to Agrace HospiceCare. Special thank you to the staff at Heritage and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their care for Edna. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue Apr 29, 2014 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Madison) • 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53714
Service
Tue Apr 29, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Madison) • 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, WI 53714
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Memories
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Norman " Bud" Kuehni
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My first memory of Edna is when she baby sat me and my sister Alice during the mid 1930's. As the years passed by I soon recognized Edna was one of the most beautiful beautiful human beings I would have the pleasure of ever knowing. Edna held a shower for my wife Joanne with our first child Kathleen. We will always love Edna. With sympathy, The Norm "Bud" Kuehni Family
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Gerrie O'donahue
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Edna would always come out to greet me when I walked my dog on Wheeler Road . She was a beautiful lady insid and out. So sorry for you loss.
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Amos, Betsy, Whitney & Oscar Pearson
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My husband and I lived by Edna for many years in Cherokee. She was such a kind, loving women, often speaking fondly of her family and friends. Edna was a very special person and we will miss her dearly. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
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Rock Erickson
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Just now received your message Joyce. So sorry to hear of Aunt Ednas passing. I thought so highly of your precious mom. She always was interested in what was going on all around her and made those around her feel special. I wish you all God's Peace that passes all our understanding. The world is a better place having had your mom Aunt Edna and Uncle Whitey in it. Hang in there and know how much you are all Loved. God Bless and keep you all in His tender love and care:) Love Rock
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Diane Suter Hyames
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I only knew Edna for a short time at Heritage in Monona, but what an awesome lady. Loved to listen to her stories of her life. So interesting. Really miss her when I go to visit my mom.