Shirley M. Berggren
October 31, 1926 - November 15, 2015
Obituary
MADISON–Shirley M. Berggren, age 89, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. She was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Wonewoc, the daughter of Henry and Ina (Brandt) Schulz. Shirley graduated from Wonewoc High School. After graduation she moved to Madison and attended Madison Beauty School. She married Gordon A. Berggren on Sept. 13, 1947, and together they were blessed with three children. Shirley was a hard worker and worked at various jobs. She enjoyed golfing, playing tennis, her pets, and playing Bridge with her wonderful friends. Shirley loved her family, especially cherishing the time spent with her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Pam (Al) Olson of Oregon and Janis Phelps of St. Charles, Ill.; son, Gordie Berggren of Eagle; six grandchildren, Jason Olson, Aaron Phelps, Jillian (Gonzalo) Arias, Sarah Phelps, and Miranda and Alexandra Berggren; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Samara Arias; sister, Carol Downing of Las Cruces, N.M.; brother, Robert (Linda) Schulz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Henry "Bud" Schulz; and brother-in-law, John "Jack" Downing. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association and Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. A special thank you to Jillian and Gonzalo for their loving care of Shirley. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Service
Thu Nov 19, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Gary Repsumer
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I remember Shirley I was a young man working at spiegel catalog center and Shirley also worked ther I remember her being very helpful and kind I am sure she will be missed greatly. Gary repsumer
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Gordon Berggren
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A special loving " Thank you" to my Niece Jill and her Husband, and their children for lovingly providing care in their home to my Mother the last years. And a bigger loving Thank you to my Sister Pam and her Family " for always " helping Mom from small things like fixing small drips in the bathroom, to helping me move a huge 100 yr old piano a few times. Mom and Dad brought the Family up with conversation, laughs, inclusion in all the sports they loved to do; golf, tennis, ping pong in the basement, plenty of card playing, cribbage, and family trips to the Grandparents in Wonewoc. Mom and Dad loved to sing and dance, tell funny stories, host and attend parties, and that was passed on to all of us kids, and grand kids. You will be missed.
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Lisa Butler
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Condolences to your entire family. I enjoyed helping Shirley out for several years while she was still living in her apartment here in Madison. Lisa Butler
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Norma Stackman
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So sorry to learn of your mother's passing today. My deepest sympathy to you all. She was so pretty and such a good person. Was proud to call her my cousin. Your grandma & my Dad were brother & sister. Sending my love........Norma (Brandt) Stackman
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Jillian
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I love you and miss you Grandma. You have done soo much for me. I appreciated your unconditional love throughout my life. May you be at peace now in heaven.
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Libbey Meister
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I am so sorry for your loss. Grandmas are so special. I truly looked forward to seeing her at school and sporting events. Our family is sending love and peace to yours at this time.