Rachel M. Laylan
November 22, 1935 - June 07, 2016
Obituary
MADISON- Rachel M. Laylan, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Nov. 22, 1935, in Madison, the daughter of Angus "Mac" and Stella (Andrews) Macaulay. Growing up on Summers Avenue with her four siblings were special times. Rachel was a proud graduate of Madison East High School, class of 1953, and of University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1957, graduating with a bachelor's degree in home economics. Rachel began her family and stayed very active with raising her three sons. She worked for the Madison Civic Center, now the Overture Center, for over 20 years. Rachel is survived by her sons, Jack (Kris) Laylan and Todd Laylan; granddaughter, Kathleen Laylan; sister-in-law, Bernice Macaulay; and nieces and nephews, Jean (Fred), Janet (Kris), Stephanie (David), Mike (Mary), John, Deb (Woody), Karen (Don dec.), Kim, Scott, and Karen (Larry). She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Rollo; son, Bruce Laylan; grandson, Kenneth Laylan; sister, Marie (Al) Garber; brothers, Bill Macaulay and Philip (Evelyn) Macaulay; sister, Nancy (Dale) Brown; and nephew, Don Macaulay. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 12 noon, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wisconsin Public Radio 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
Mon Jun 13, 2016 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Visitation
Tue Jun 14, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Tue Jun 14, 2016 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Valerie Jakusz
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Jack & Chris, Todd ~ My deepest sympathy to all of you. Rachel was a beautiful woman in every way and now she is a Angel. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts. Love, Val
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Joanne Adams
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Sending my sympathy & prayers, & letting you know my heart goes out to you at this time of sadness. With deepest sympathy--------
Joanne Adams
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Amanda Geller
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The Laylan's have been a part of my family since I can remember. Rachel was the kindest, sweetest, most classy woman I have ever known. She was always dressed so nice, hair done, and she ALWAYS had her lipstick on. Love to you all, she will be greatly missed. Here is she is holding my second born, Max. ~David, Amanda, Jake and Max Geller
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Steve Wajda
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We are all diminished by Rachel's passing. She gave us humor, she gave us grace, she gave us forebearance. And she will be so missed. Steve Wajda
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Kathy Larson
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My deepest sympathy Todd, Jack, Kris, Katie and all who loved Rachel. The world has lost a beautiful and smart LADY. She was such a dear friend and I will miss her always. We had so many good times together, going out to lunch (her favorite, sharing a bowl of mussels, at Jac's), movies, shopping, dinners at the lake, sleepovers and talking about books, cooking, gardening, WI sports and our kids.
St. Patrick's Day will not be the same. Love, Kathy Larson
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Charles Scott
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I write mainly on behalf of my wife Anne Scott, who is now in memory care ad unable to respond, though I too remember Rachel over the many years that she and Anne worked together at the Madison Civic Center. We wish to express our condolences to Rachel's family. I have fond recollections of how well Rachel and Anne interacted, how thoughtful Rachel was in so many small but generous ways, and how much she contributed to the smooth running of the Civic Center Box Office. I know I can speak for Anne in saying that Rachel will be remembered in our prayers and thoughts. Charles Scott