Vera Eleanor Zitlow
December 27, 1926 - February 05, 2015
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Zitlow, Vera E.
MADISON –Vera E. Zitlow, age 88, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. She was born on Dec. 27, 1926, in Cottage Grove, the daughter of Fred and Hattie Moodie. Vera attended the Vilas School through eighth grade then continued her education at Cottage Grove High School. She worked for Oscar Mayer for 5 years, Wisconsin Porcelain Factory in Sun Prairie for 16 years and for Williams Company- Wisconsin Graphics Forms for 22 years, retiring in 1988, at the age of 62. Vera loved the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Nascar Races. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, puzzle books and reading. Vera always looked forward to the Christmas Holidays. She enjoyed decorating, cooking, baking, and playing cards with her family. Vera is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hoff of Janesville; sons, Terry (Jeanette) Zitlow of Arizona and Brian (Michele) Zitlow of Madison; daughter-in-law, Diana Zitlow of DeForest; brother, Donald (Ann) Moodie of Sun Prairie; six grandchildren, Tonja (Geoff) Gallagher, Justin (Dani) Zitlow, Leon Zitlow, Shane Zitlow, Brandon (Megan) Zitlow and Brianna Zitlow; four great-grandchildren, Grayle, Gabe.L, Sophia and Dalila. She will also be missed by Jean, Krystal, Nina, Cayson, and Chris; and a special friend, Danny. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; four sons, Gary, Kit, Kim and Mark; two brothers, Curtis and Elmer; and two sisters, Madelyn and Lois. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sunny Hill for all their care since 2010, including her Nurses, CNA’s, Therapists in both Physical and Occupational therapy, and the many friends she met while there. Also, a special thank you to the staff, Nurses and CNA’s at St. Mary’s Hospital, especially, Dr. Reagle.
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My heart goes out to Vera's family. My husband Mike was at the nursing home with Vera. They enjoyed playing cards and Bingo together. V era always looked out for him. Vera was like a big sister to me. I saw her on a daily basis. She looked forward to me doing her nails on a weekly basis which always perked her up. We shared loosing our children together and long talks. Most of all she looked forward to spending time with our dog Elle Mae. . Elle had no problem jumping up on her bed and sometimes spending hours there. Better yet, was when Elle would jump up on her lap and would let Vera push her around.. Smiles were bigger and bigger each time this would happen. I have missed her since the death of my husband but, never did a day go by that I didn't think of her. She is on a place were she can breathe better and walk with no pain. Rest in peace my Dear Vera. God Bless her and we all know that she is with her loved ones now.
Marilyn McWilliams & Elle Mae