Bellva Jean Vitense

Vitense, Bellva J. LAKE MILLS-Bellva J. Vitense, age 87, of Lake Mills, passed away on Friday, May 09, 2014, at Willowbrook Nursing in Lake Mills. She was born on Dec. 8, 1926, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Bernt and Mabel (Kreier) Eroen. Bellva was united in marriage to Elmer “Lefty” Vitense on May 3, 1946, in Madison. She attended Madison Schools and was later employed at the UW in the Psychology Dept. until retirement. Bellva enjoyed winters in Arizona and traveling with Lefty, playing cards, and bowling, but she especially loved being with family and her wonderful grandchildren. Bellva is survived by her children, Karla (Michael) Kenevan of Columbus, Kenneth (Donna) Vitense of Hartland, and Kathy (Randy) Skarda of Lodi; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer, in 2001; sons, Kevin and Elmer; daughter, Karen; and brother, Conrad Eroen. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at Noon, on Thursday, May 15, 2014, with the Rev. Bruce McKenney presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the family or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson East Funeral & Cremtion Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608) 221-5420