Brenda L. Ralston
December 31, 1948 - June 14, 2016
Obituary
VERONA-We lost a brave and courageous woman on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Brenda L. Ralston was born on Dec. 31, 1948, in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Turbin. Brenda graduated from the Appleton Beauty School and shortly thereafter moved to Madison. She met Carl Ralston and the two became inseparable. Brenda and Carl married on July 28, 1972, in Dubuque, Iowa. They made their home in Verona and were blessed with two children. Brenda was a beautician for 48 years. She owned and operated the Hairport Limited Salon in Verona. Brenda was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing, sports, and going to casinos. Brenda especially treasured her grandchildren and the moments she spent with her grandson, Travis. They attended movies and many Badger Men's Hockey games together. Brenda enjoyed cheering on Travis at his soccer and hockey games. She loved her dogs and adored her "granddogs" too. Brenda is survived by her husband, Carl of Verona; children, Cary (Stephanie) Ralston of Evansville and Candy (Noel) Pangan of Madison; two grandchildren, Travis and Savannah; sister, Jody (Mike) Gruetzmacher; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant brother. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, with Msgr. Michael Burke presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday. The family wishes to thank the staff at the UW Carbone Cancer Gynecology Department, especially Dr. Ellen Hartenbach and Dr. Lisa Barroilhet and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608)442-5002
Events
Visitation
Tue Jun 21, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI null
Memorial Mass
Tue Jun 21, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Doris Johnson
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I will forever miss seeing her at the rink cheering on her grandson and his team mates. In the short time I got to spend getting to know her, Brenda left an imprint on my heart.
MB
Melanie Boggess
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Sending our love from your family in Kentucky. Praying for God's comfort to be near.
HH
Helen Hageman
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I will miss Brenda so much. She was my hairdresser, and she has done my hair, cuts, perms...for over 30 years. She was always so friendly and happy, even thru her cancer treatments. She will be missed, and my prayers are with all of her family. God Bless!!!
LJ
LaToya Johnson
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To the family and friends of Brenda Ralston, I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to you. I am truly sorry for the lost that your family is feeling. Experiencing the lost of a beloved family member is one of the hardest things that any of us can go thru. And because of that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. During this extremely difficult time, please turn to God for comfort and support. He promise to give Mrs. Ralston family the strength needed in order to endure this great lost. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Something else that can bring your family is cherishing all the wonderful memories that you have of Mrs. Brenda. These precious memories will console the family in the day's ahead.
HN
Harriet Nelson
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Our most heart felt sympathy to Brenda's family and friends. So very many of us will miss her. I met Brenda when she started cutting my hair back in the 70's…...and then she became a friend over the many years that followed. I always looked forward to seeing her and visiting with her. She was such fun.
Even in these final months she was strong and beautiful. God bless her soul.
JE
Joan Emerson
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Candy and family - I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Joan Emerson