Geraldine Ann Newton

Newton, Geraldine A. “Sue” OREGON-Geraldine A. “Sue” Newton, age 87, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon. She was born on May 26, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Taylor) Newton. Sue was a graduate of Oregon High School, class of 1945, and Edgewood College in 1964. She received her Master’s Degree in Business Education in 1968 from UW-Madison. Sue taught business classes at various high schools in Wisconsin during her career. She also volunteered as an E.M.T. with the Oregon Fire Department for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing bird carvings which she attended classes for and created many beautiful carvings. Sue followed the Packers, Brewers and especially the Badgers, attending the 2000 Rose Bowl. Sue is survived by her brother, Earl “Bill” Newton; brother-in-law, Roger Lawry; nieces, LuAnn (Russ) Frautschy, Laura (Seth) Schoonover, Barbara (Gary) Voss and Shari (Vince) Gullo; nephews, Gary (Ronda) Lawry, Gregg (Michelle) Lawry, William (Maria) Newton, Richard (Gwen) Newton, Jim (Mary) Newton, Randy (Janell) Newton and Jerry Newton; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert (Wanetta) Newton; sister, Jean Lawry; and sister-in-law, Lucille Newton. Funeral Services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2015, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515