Nancy Jane Reineke

STOUGHTON-Nancy J. (Daley) Reineke, age 72, of Stoughton, passed away from brain cancer, on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on Sept. 27, 1943, in Stoughton, the daughter of Oscar and Bertha Daley. She married Don Reineke on Aug. 17, 1968, at Western Koshkonong Church, where she was still a member. Nancy graduated from Stoughton High School in 1961 and worked at several banks in Madison. She began her career as an administrative assistant and worked her way up to vice president. Nancy later worked at New York Life and Employee Benefits, Co. Following her retirement, Nancy volunteered at Olbrich Gardens, the UW Arboretum and most recently, at Livsreise in Stoughton. Nancy was a talented artist and enjoyed painting, needlework and many other arts and crafts. She was a Master Gardener and created many beautiful gardens and a large prairie at her home. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, Henry and Owen, as well as, her cat, Toby. She will be remembered for her great smile, positive attitude and her love for her family. Nancy is survived by her husband, Don; son, Ben (Amie) Reineke; grandsons, Henry and Owen Reineke; brothers, Boyd and Claire Daley all of Stoughton; and sisters, Shirley and Evelyn Daley of Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Bertha Daley; and brothers, Donald, Nolan and Simon Daley. A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be held at the AMERICAN LEGION POST 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Thursday, June 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nancy's grandsons' education. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St. (608)873-4590