James Stevan Ferris

Ferris, James Stevan VERONA-James Stevan Ferris, age 39, of Verona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born on Oct. 13, 1975 in Milwaukee, the son of Stevan and Christine (Hellendrung) Ferris. James married Emily Louise Koscielniak on Nov. 6, 2004 in Madison. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was a programmer at Epic for the past 14 years. James thoroughly enjoyed bowling. He bowled with his kids in youth bowling and with Emily and her parents in leagues. James was especially proud of his one, 299 game. He loved the Brewers and Packers. James loved the memorable summer just spent with family at the new lake home near Rome, Wis. Whether it was bowling, Brewers, Packers or the lake, James always spent his life and time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Emily; his children, Andrew and Liliana; his parents; brother, Jon (Suzanne); nephews, Owen and Miles; mother and father-in-law, Mary and Allen Koscielniak; and brother-in-law, Brian Koscielniak. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, with Fr. Vince Brewer of St. Maria Goretti parish presiding. A private burial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Ferris Family Fund at YouCaring.com. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-5002