Lois Ruth Gilbertson
August 07, 1941 - January 13, 2015
Obituary
Gilbertson, Lois R.
STOUGHTON-Lois R. Gilbertson, age 73, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at St. Mary’s Care Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Rodney and Erna (Quamme) Ellestad. Lois attended East Madison High School and graduated in 1959. She married David Gilbertson on Sept. 2, 1972, in Madison. Lois was employed at Anchor Savings and Loan. She was a long time member of West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Lois enjoyed playing cards, watching TV, and laughing and sharing stories with family and friends. She also enjoyed babysitting her nieces and nephews, and although she didn’t have children of her own, she considered her nieces and nephews her own. Lois is survived by her husband, David; mother, Erna; siblings, Shirley (Robert) Holt of Madison, Judith (Charles) Hitt of Cudahy, and Gerald (Sharon) Ellestad of Ft. Atkinson; brother-in-law, Jim (Sandy) Gilbertson of Deerfield; nieces and nephews Tina, Bobby (Heather), Laura (Craig), John, Angela (Adam), Nicki, Dani, Erin (Jason), Rachel (Max), Aina, Lilah, Paige, Julie (Mike), Maddox, Zane, Matthew, Parker, Isaac, Lexie, Nicholas, Deaven, Christian, Sheyann, Aleysia, Collyn, Cory, Carleigh, McKenzie, Zachary, Brandon, Thomas, David, Hayden, Blake, Atley, Abigail, Doug (Shanna), Jayme, Jordin, Haley, Laura (Duane) Ryan, Mackenzie, Cheryl, Jesse, Luann (Gary), Brice (Amber), and Sheila. She was preceded in death by her father, brothers-in-law, Dennis and Ronnie; and sister-in-law, Geraldine. A funeral service will be held at WEST KOSHKONONG CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Rd., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, with the Rev. Richard Dowling presiding. Burial will be at West Koshkonong Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. There will be a luncheon following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 17, 2015 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church (Cottage Grove) • 2633 Church Street, Cottage Grove, WI null
Service
Sat Jan 17, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church (Cottage Grove) • 2633 Church Street, Cottage Grove, WI null
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Memories
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Dallas Quamme
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Lois was a loving lady. I remember when we would all get together at Aunt Erna and Uncle Rodney's.
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Douglas Gilbertson
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I will miss you Aunt Lois. You were such a sweet person, loving, funny and overall wonderful human being. You will be missed by many. I will miss your snorts when you laugh and your super warm hugs and kisses on my cheek. I will miss our eucher games and games of war. I will miss your unique and sometimes funny birthday cards. Say hi to dad for me. May you rest in peace Aunty. I love you very much.
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lori_r33@yahoo.com
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Lois, you were such an interesting person to work with.
You made us laugh with all your funny stories mainly about the maintenance men at Skaalen.
I hope the angels are ready for you!
Blessings and peace to the family.
Lori Rubio
Fort Worth, TX
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Dianna Bower
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Lois, we fondly remember chatting over the backyard fence with you and Dave when we were neighbors back on Ben Waite Circle. Rest in peace and God bless you and your family. Love, Mark and Dianna Bower