Ivadell M Schwenn
December 31, 1919 - August 18, 2014
Obituary
VERONA-Ivadell Maxine (French) Schwenn, age 94, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014, at Meriter Hospital. Ivadell was born in Napier, IA on December 31, 1919, to Ella (Price) and Earl French. Her mother died when she was six months old, and she was then raised by her step-mother Sarah (Price) French. Ivadell married Norman Woolever on August 26, 1937. They divorced later in life. She remarried on October 14, 1989, to Obert Schwenn who preceded her in death on January 18, 2014. She had many part-time positions prior to a permanent full-time position with Madison Gas and Electric, where she retired after 20 years of service. She was known to her friends as Ivy and to her grandchildren (and their friends) as Nana. She is survived by sons Gary Woolever, and Rollin (Diane) Woolever, daughters Gwen (William) MacHolz, and Cheryl (Larry) Laack, daughter-in-law, Susan Woolever; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is further survived by Obert’s three sons and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Woolever, Obert Schwenn, son James Woolever and daughter-in-law Evelyn Woolever. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Vernon French and Thomas (Doris) French. Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave, Middleton at 11 AM on Saturday, August 23, 2014, with the Rev. Heather Hayward presiding. Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church. To our special Mom and Nana, you always had a special smile on your face that brought great joy to all of us. You shared your strong values in the words of “Please” and “Thank You,” and taught us to be respectful of others and ourselves. You have followed in God’s path which has inspired us to follow in his footsteps. You never forgot our special days and we will never forget you. “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy.” The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Meriter Hospital ER and ICU staff and also Chaplain Susan for the special care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Service
Sat Aug 23, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Luke's Lutheran Church • 7337 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Holly Johnson
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Dear Gwen and family,
My deepest sympathies to you. May you find peace and comfort, and cherish your memories of Ivy always.
Sincerely,
Holly Johnson
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Tammy Moebs
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I would like to share the memory that most of the family will already know, but I share this with the hopes of bringing a smile.
When I was 5 years old my safe haven was always Nana’s house, where the perfect toast with peanut butter was made with smiles and love by my Nana and my aunts (Gwen and Cheryl). I don’t really remember the details but I was at a friend’s birthday party and when the party ended no one was there to pick me up (mind you I just lived up the road within walking distance) so I decided to hitch hike to my Nana’s house. I remember getting to a busy road (beltway as aunt Gwen calls it) and a man stops his car to ask if he can give me a ride, I tell him I cant ride with strangers and he has his daughter get out of the car to assure me I would be safe. I successfully navigate our way to Nana’s house where as usual I am greeted with hugs and love, the way I will always remember being greeted by Nana.
I will miss you Nana, but I smile knowing you are with our loved ones in heaven.
Tammy
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Jean Thorson
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Mom Woolever was always the center of our lives.
She was tireless in her love for all of us. Nothing was too much work. Always so giving and caring with everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
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Sadie
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I'm not a member of y'alls family, but from what I can see in the pictures and such, she was an amazing woman, and she will be missed greatly. I was looking for something else, but my finger slipped, and I think God had me click here for a reason, so even though it has been almost 7 years already, my sympathy goes to your family.