Shirley Mae Felton

Felton, Shirley M. SAUK CITY/MADISON-Shirley M. Felton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sauk City, the daughter of Albert and Louise (Accola) Reible, and was a lifelong resident of Monona and Madison. Shirley was a very hard worker and always had two jobs to provide for her five children. She retired from Covance where she enjoyed many years as a Research Scientist and playing cards with the sheepshead group. She was a longtime active member of Crossroads Church. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her cat, Bailey and previous cats, Muchy Katz, Boots, and Chewy. Shirley enjoyed football and was an avid Packers fan. She loved her piece of the Lambeau Field turf. Shirley is survived by her children, Mary Lee Frahm, Mike (Bonnie) Raschein, Jill (Mary Dahl) Raschein, and Janelle Raschein; her four grandchildren, Jim Smail, Mike (Pearl) Raschein Jr., Daniel Raschein, and Ashley (Nick) Ring; her three great-grandchildren, Crystal McGuire, Madison and Matthew Ring; sister, Jeanette Neumaier; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Felton; son-in-law, Mike Frahm; and grandson, Joey Raschein; sister, Merl and brother-in-law, Earl Sorg and brother-in-law, Roland Neumaier. Funeral services will be held at CROSSROADS CHURCH, 3815 S. Dutch Mill Road, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, with the Rev. Doug Van Essen presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Shirley's family will direct memorials to; EastSide YMCA Special Olympics and to Debra of America for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rev. Doug Van Essen and his wife Vicki for their loving pastoral care of Shirley. The family would also like to share their deep appreciation for Dr. Philip Bain, the staff at Dean East and Agrace HospiceCare, for giving Shirley the gift of a dignified end at home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420