Jerlyn Anne Huseby
April 11, 1944 - April 15, 2015
Obituary
Huseby, Jerlyn "Jeri"
MADISON-Jerlyn "Jeri" Huseby, passed away following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born on April 11, 1944, and was adopted as an infant by Gerald "Bud" and Inger (Torkelson) Kopelke. Jeri was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. She graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1963. Jeri was united in marriage with Donald Huseby on Oct. 31, 1964. She worked part-time at East Towne Mall at a variety of stores, yet had her fondest memories working for Lane Bryant. Jeri enjoyed collecting Fenton Art Glass and was a fan of NCAA Basketball, especially of the Wisconsin Badgers and Duke Blue Devils. Jeri is survived by her husband, Don; son, Jim Huseby of Madison; daughter, Traci (Jeff) Breit of Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Thomas and Madeline Breit; brother-in-law, Richard (Janice) Huseby, their children Eric, Julie and Ryan and their families; many cousins; and best friend, Janet Palmer, of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents; and parents-in-law. Funeral services will be held at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1904 Winnebago St, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Monday, April 20, 2015, with the Rev. Susan Schneider presiding. Burial will be held at the Burke Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Marty Mozena and the staff at UW Health-East Towne Clinic, Meriter Hospital, Oak Park Place and Agrace HospiceCare for their care in the last years of her life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Mon Apr 20, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Trinity Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI null
Service
Mon Apr 20, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Trinity Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Ann
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Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was honored to make a connection with Jeri and husband in her last few days.
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Vicky (Dahl) Haring
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Don and family....you have all my sympathy at this time. She is in a better place.
Vicky (Dahl) Haring
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Joan Clarke
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. We're sure your family will miss her. May you find comfort during your grief. Joan and Charlie Clarke
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Ryan & Dawn Huseby
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Uncle Don, Traci and Jim- Dawn and I are truly sorry for your loss and we want you to know that we are thinking of you. We know that Aunt Jeri is in a better place. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Love,
Ryan and Dawn
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Sharon Palmer
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We were sorry to hear of your lose. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. TJ and Sharon Palmer
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Sarah Martin
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Jerry and myself send our deepest sympathies to your family. Lost touch with your family through the years but have very fond memories of Jeri and family. She was a very kind and sweet person.