Anita Pollard
September 29, 1932 - January 12, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Anita J. Pollard, age 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in Seven Mile Creek Township, the daughter of George and Agnes (Kelly) Kranz. Anita was the 13th youngest of 16 children. She was united in marriage to Donald Pollard on Aug. 27, 1955, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mauston. Anita graduated from Mauston High School and St. Francis School of Nursing in LaCrosse. She was a registered nurse for 35 years at Meriter Hospital, retiring in 1992. Anita enjoyed spending time with her kids, gardening, watching the Brewers, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, crossword puzzles and family reunions. Anita is survived by her children, Dr. Jeff Pollard of Escondido, Calif., Lori Pollard of Green Bay, Mark Pollard of Milwaukee and Doug Pollard (Kathy Wopat) of Madison; two grandsons, Taylor Sanford and Jake Pollard; five sisters, Bernice Bohen, Ronnie Krause, Eileen Cauley, Patricia Voigt and Monica (Jerry) Niles; sister-in-law, Irene Doyle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard; brothers and sisters, John (Edna), Mary (Edmund) Beranek, Edward (Bonnie), Bill (Rita), Lynn (John) Engel, Leo (Theresa), Jim (Bernice), Harold Kranz, Bernard (Paula); brothers-in-law, Francis Bohen, Charles Krause, Jim Cauley, Bill Voigt, and Robert, Charles, and Joseph Pollard; and sisters-in-law, Genevieve Murphy, Mary Ruth Schmidt and Frances Thomas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. A private burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 16, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Jan 16, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Lisa
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Doug and Kathy,
I know how hard Mom fought. It is never easy, losing the most important people in our lives. Mom fought the fight up to the very end. She was proud to be in her own home and you made that possible. She is loved and will be missed, greatly. She completed her journey with grace, dignity and in the fashion she desired; with you there, holding her hand and letting her know you will be okay.
Know that I love you, and we are here for you. She is free of that ugly disease of Cancer and reunited with your Dad. They are probably dancing and laughing while watching over the family.
With deepest sympathies to both of you, Lori and Mark as well as TJ!! Love you more
JT
Jeff Thiele
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To the Family of Anita Pollard,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for Anita's passing. Where we didn't know her personally, we are very good friends of Mark, and have shared this experience with him as Anita was losing this brave battle. Having parents that have passed away from cancer, we truly know how you feel. Remember that she is no longer in pain and is with God and her family who has passed before her.
Jeff, Leslie, Ryan and Sam Thiele
GS
Gary Schmelzer
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I am sorry to hear about your mother Doug. Keep the faith and take care.
Gary Schmelzer
LM
Lisa Miller
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I remember going to stay at Anita's house and I was so impressed when I woke up in the morning to a huge breakfast fit for a king! Such a neat lady! You will be missed!
MA
Mary Lu Anderson
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I worked at Methodist Hospital with Anita for many years. She was an amazing teacher, mentor and role model to me so many years ago. In later years we became good friends and I appreciated getting together with her for lunches and reunions. Anita never hesitated to host a get-together or a pot luck for one of her nurse buddies. She was a gracious hostess for many parties. Life wasn't always easy for Anita. . She endured the death of her husband in a car accident and a young son. Yet she continued on in her life with strength and dignity. She raised her 4 children who are a true testament to the wonderful woman she was.
I am traveling and will not be able to attend the services on Saturday. My deepest sympathy to the family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lu Anderson
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Dan Cauley
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She was a great aunt to me,sister to my mother.We had lots of fun,at her home and many places,playing cards,games etc.,Family reunions and with all 4 of her great children and grand children.She always had a laugh and smile.We will miss her dearly.Dan Cauley and Family