Lorena Gordon

Gordon, Lorena L. MIDDLETON-She is with the Lord! Lorena L. Gordon, age 94, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. She was born on Oct. 14, 1920, to the late Joseph and Regina (nee Grosse) Dahmen in Ashton. Lorena attended St. Peter’s School, Middleton High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She married the late Wesley Gordon and together they had four children; Sharon (James Andrews), Bruce (Linda), Wesley II (Victoria) and Douglas. Lorena also had five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Dolly Shiveler (late Edward) and Mary Hanlon (late Bernard); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wesley; siblings, Al, Clara Dee, John and Jimmy; nephew, Gordon Kalscheur; and her goddaughter, Marilyn Dee. After the death of her husband, Lorena worked as an R.N. at St. Mary’s Hospital and the VA Hospital in Madison until her retirement. During this time she earned a B.S.N. from UW-Madison. Lorena then spent many years volunteering with the Middleton EMS, taught religious education and was very involved with activities at St Bernard’s Parish, including leading the Living Rosary Group before each funeral. She was a charter member of the Middleton Area Historical Society and spent many volunteer hours there for many years. During this time she wrote a book “Middleton’s Early Years” which is still being sold there. Lorena also wrote historical articles for the Middleton Times. She received many awards and citations for her volunteer work. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11:00 A.M., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass on Saturday. No flowers, please. A donation to the Middleton Area Historical Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761