Nellie Mae Stormer

Stormer, Nellie Mae MONONA-Nellie Mae Stormer, age 94, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on June 27, 1920, in Montfort, Wis., the daughter of William R. and Nora M. Ritchie. Nellie attended Madison East High School, graduating in 1938. She worked for the State of Wisconsin in the Motor Vehicle Department and at the University of Wisconsin Extension for over 25 years. Nellie loved collecting things! Her home displayed over 190 clocks and over 1000 units of glassware amongst her many, many various treasures. Nellie is survived by her sons, William (Penny) Thornton of Fitchburg, and Jack (Donna) Thornton of West Melbourne, Fla.; and Richard’s wife, Diane Thornton of Waukesha; six grandchildren, Jeff, Jay and Curt Thornton, Cara Lambert, Lisa Bell and Kristi Hansen; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joy John Stormer; sister, Geraldine Hanson; and her beloved son, Richard Thornton. Per Nellie’s request a private service was held. The family wishes to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion. We will miss her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420