Solveig Sorenson
January 20, 1918 - February 26, 2015
Obituary
Sorenson, Solveig Janette “Sally”
MONONA/STOUGHTON-Solveig Janette “Sally” Sorenson, age 97, of Monona, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. She was born on Jan. 20, 1918, in Stoughton. She was the daughter of John and Anna (Hanson) Myrold. She married Hans “Burr” Sorenson, in Madison, in June 1947. Solveig worked in the capitol building for the State of Wisconsin for 40 years, 38 of those years were in the State Treasury Department. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She helped with funeral lunches, worked in the office, baked bread for communion and worked on the Trinity get well, birthday, anniversary and sympathy card program since 1981. She was known for her handwritten heartfelt letters and cards to many. Solveig also enjoyed bowling and was in the 600 bowling club for many years. She spent her spare time working in her yard gardening. Solveig was an avid hugger and very proud of her Norwegian Heritage. Solveig is survived by her son, Keith (Carol); grandchildren, Kirk (Kristin) Sorenson, Lynnda (Duane) Ehlke, and Kaaren (Ryan) Burgwald; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Charlie, and Audrey Sorenson, Halle and Shelby Ehlke, and Kasey, Kylie, and Kody Burgwald; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Lynnda Lu Sorenson; great-granddaughter, Carlee Anna Ehlke; brothers, Harold and John Myrold; and sister, Eleanore Nygaard. Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1904 Winnebago St., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Monday, March 2, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. A private burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Mon Mar 2, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Tue Mar 3, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Tue Mar 3, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Wes Droster
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Keith, sorry to read about your mother's passing. I always liked her. I remember her and Burr riding on their pontoon boat coming down past our house on Nishishin Trail. Your mom and dad, if I were outside, would always wave and say we're living the good life. Take care and say hi to Carol, Your friend, Wes
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Geri Stankevich
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What a great loss! 55 years ago, I met Sally. She was a neighbor down the street. I lived on Progressive Lane, she on Rothman. I became very close friends, with her daughter Linda. After Linda's death, Sally and I shared that" special " mother daughter relationship. She was alway's there for me thru good times and bad. My kids grew up calling her their" Grandma Sally" I will always remember her beautiful blue eyes and sparkly personality. She would always tell me, to put my best foot forward. And then, for such a small framed lady, the FIRM handshake. When she hugged , you could just feel the love that this special lady had. She loved going to the family restaurant down in Stoughton, followed by a trip to the bakery! We would always tell each other how much we loved one another. I felt so bad finding out today, that she died. I would have been there for her the last couple of weeks. I will be there for her now, thru my prayers. I will always love you Sally! My condolences to the family. Geri Schmitz Stankevich
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Judy Sorenson
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Karen Halverson
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I met Sally at village lane. Sally and I were on same team. The bowling league call the Villagers. Very nice lady to bowl with. I will miss her.
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diane stinnett
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Sally and my mother (Veronica Dollard) became friends when they both worked at USAFI during World War II. (My memory may be a bit off on this point because I vaguely recall that Sally may have worked in the Capitol.) They each had children about the same age and remained friends throughout their lives. Sally was one of my mother's closest and probably her longest term friend; she was one of the last people who came to visit my mother not long before she passed. Even though my mom had Alzheimers disease, she and Sally had a great conversation and it was like seeing my mother as she used to be, thanks to Sally. Sally was one of the kindest people I've ever known; she never forgot to send my mom a birthday card and always kept in touch. I remember my mother saying how smart and capable Sally was and that she was always a snappy dresser. I feel sad for Keith (her son) for losing such a great mother and for all of us for losing a really wonderful lady.
- Diane Stinnett