Phyllis Mae Nelson

MONONA-Phyllis M. Nelson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Jan. 20, 1929, the daughter of Joseph and Thora (Mork) Weger. Phyllis graduated from Madison East High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard H. Nelson on Aug. 14, 1948, at Bethel Lutheran Church where she was a member. Phyllis worked for Oscar Mayer as an Executive Secretary for over ten years. She enjoyed traveling and was instrumental with Richard's chiropractic business while raising her family. She loved spending time with her family and most of all, her grandchildren; they were her and Richard's greatest joy. Phyllis is survived by her two children, Jeffrey (Sally) Nelson of Stoughton and Cheryl (Jeff) Urso of Verona; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Ulrich, Heather (Kendall) Buttchen, Richard (Wilmet) Nelson, Robert Nelson (Trisha), Trenton Nelson (Samantha), Mandy Urso (Wes), Seth Urso and Lyssi Urso (Connor); sisters, Lorraine (Rod) Helmke and Marion Kicmol; many great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Richard H. Nelson; and brother, James Weger . Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711; or Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Wildwood Clinic and Agrace HospiceCare for their outstanding care. Phyllis was always thinking of others. She had a generous heart and always put others before herself. We love you and miss you...your hair looks beautiful! Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420