Norma Lorraine Conlin

Conlin, Norma L. MADISON–Norma L. Conlin, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Monona. She was born on Nov. 9, 1932, in Arkdale, the daughter of Guy and Clara (Pollex) Soley. Norma attended Adams Friendship High School and received a nursing degree from Luther College in Eau Claire. She married Thomas P. Conlin on Feb. 18, 1956, in Madison. Norma was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a devoted member of the Bethel Choir. Her foundation of faith and music were a big part of her life, she took great pride in playing Taps for military funerals. Norma was an avid Wisconsin sports fan and was known for her blueberry eyes and infectious smile. Family was the most important thing in Norma’s life. She taught her children and grandchildren unconditional love. Norma is survived by her children, Tom (Joan) Conlin of Oregon, Dave (Anne) Conlin of Verona, Ron (Kelly) Conlin of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Judy (John) Borgwardt of Verona; nine grandchildren, Chris (Vanessa Endres), Megan (Matthew) Smith, Ben, Jake, Zachary, Alexandria, Emma, Elizabeth, and Alice; sister, Carol Massen; and brother, the Rev. Joseph (Elaine) Soley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Mary; and brother-in-law, Donald Massen. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, with the Rev. Curtis Everson and the Rev. Peter Narum presiding. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Bethel Lutheran Church Choir. A special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and Heritage Monona for their love and acceptance, and for allowing her to live and pass with dignity. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420