Clara J Sullivan

Sullivan, Clara Carnes MIDDLETON-Clara Sullivan, of Middleton, WIS., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the age of 94. Clara was born to Anna and Carl Sanrope (a Norwegian-Bohemian farming family) near Hillsboro, Wis., on Aug. 7, 1920. She made her way to Madison, Wis. during World War II, where she met her first husband, Don. She went to beauty school, eventually ran her own business, and won state prizes for her hair designs. Clara lived a long life, full of grace, wit and love. She was constant and giving in her sweet way of nurturing her family and friends. We are very grateful for the wonderful care given to Clara by her caregivers, especially Cindy Lease and Tuya Magsar. Clara had a warm, radiant smile, and loved all things beautiful. Clara is survived by her daughter, Donna Carnes; granddaughter, Tiranie Carnes Teschner (Aaron Teschner); great-grandchildren, Rhiannon, Cecilia, and Julian Teschner; and her sister, Doris Leege. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Carnes; her son-in-law, Jim Gray; her first husband, Don Carnes; her second husband, Robert Sullivan; and her siblings, Barbara, Bessie, Frank, Ray, Chet, and Gene. Here is a poem for our Clara: Pilgrim "When I was innocent, I basked in the sun; When I was a young blood, I chased bright hope. Now I walk in the autumn garden, And at night when I dream, The birch weaves a cloth of gold." (Donna Carnes) Funeral services will be held at HOLY WISDOM MONASTERY, 4200 County Highway M, Middleton, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 25, 2015. 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 West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761