LaVonne Edith Mackin
January 08, 1949 - March 05, 2015
Obituary
MIDDLETON-LaVonne “Sam” E. Mackin, age 66, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 surrounded by family at Agrace Hospice. She was born on January 8, 1949, in Tomah, the daughter of Thomas and Edith (Biegel) Nelson. Sam graduated from Tomah High School in 1967 and worked at UW Hospital as a Health Unit Coordinator and also served as President for the UW Union Local 1942. She loved dancing, enjoyed crafting especially crocheting and cross stitch, but truly treasured most the time she spent with her family, friends and her much loved grandchildren. Sam is survived by her children, Ed (Melissa), DJ (Dana), Joe (Cheryl), Julia (Thomas) Weaver; grandchildren, Jennah, Jade, Jacob, Holly, Kevin, Makenzie and Kailey; her grand dog Daisy and her siblings, Vern(Darlene) Nelson, Gary (Peggy) Nelson, Nancy (Hans) Bremmer, Jean (Tom) Groppoli and Kathy Nelson. She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Allen Mackin and her parents. Funeral services will be held at BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5720 Portage Road, Madison at 11 AM on Monday, March 9, 2015 with the Reverends Robert Neubert and Ron Strobel presiding. Burial will be held in St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton from 3 PM until 6 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2015 and also on Monday at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Burke Lutheran Church or Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Jan Lawton and Kay McCrary. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sun Mar 8, 2015 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Mon Mar 9, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Burke Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5720 Portage Road, Madison, WI null
Service
Mon Mar 9, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Burke Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5720 Portage Road, Madison, WI null
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Maggie Merdler
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So sorry to hear of Sam passing. I worked within the Union with Sam and she had the energy and integrity to truly fight for workers rights. She was a truly unique person, always adding ideas and solutions no one else thought of. I also enjoyed very much our shared interest in handy work, Sam made beautiful works of art in beautiful cross stitch and crochet. Such a loss.
Maggie Merdler
AFSCME Council 24
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Ed Mackin
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Shared a photo.
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Jill
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Julia, Tom and family, Jeremy, Sierra and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and pray that you will heal quickly.
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Tim Holtzmam
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So sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I knew Sam while working at UW Hospital she was a Union steward and a great one to taught me a lot and saved my butt a lot and many others. She was a great lady and will be missed by many people Sam knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew her and many friendship out of then. I Will say a prayer for your family.
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Judy Johnson
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So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. She was such a kind and caring person. I had the pleasure of working with her at UW Hospital. Sending prayers for the family. She will be missed.
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Allen Wahl
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Hello Mackin Boys and Julia
I want to extend my heartfekt sympathy to you upon the death of your mother.
You may or may not remember me. I am her former pastor at St.Luke's. I am Allen
Wahl and live in Madison.
Her obit took me by surprise. It's been years since we've seen one another.
We remember her and all of you from Caring Community. days.
Unfortunately I cannot attend the funeral service for your mother as I have other commitments.
Prsa Al Wahl