Ruth Edington
March 12, 1922 - January 04, 2017
Obituary
MADISON/SUN PRAIRIE-Ruth L. Edington, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1922, in Madison, the daughter of Norman and Mary (Olson) Berggren. Ruth graduated in 1940 from Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Paul Edington on Oct. 27, 1951. She was also very involved in Paul's construction business. Ruth worked for JC Penney's at Westgate Mall, and then at West Towne Mall, where she retired after 20 years. After retirement she continued to work part-time for Elliott Construction, Inc. Ruth was very active; she loved to dance and enjoyed bowling. She was a very caring and giving person, always putting others before herself. Family was most important to Ruth. She was a true woman of character, who appreciated each and every person for who they were. Ruth is survived by children; Ronny (Micki) Lubcke, Terry (Janice) Lubcke, William (Juanita) Edington, Kim (William Grunewald) Diehl, and Darin (Susanne) Edington; grandchildren, Erica (Andrew) Koconis, Emily (Cory Ritterbusch) Lubcke, Stephanie (Chad Fortune) Diehl, Jonathan (Heather) Edington, Elizabeth (Chris) Croson, Lucas Edington, Sarah (Carlos Torres) Diehl, David Diehl, Erin (Eric Zabel) Edington-Zabel, Kristi (Mitchell) Milligan, Cilyr (Robert Kazmirzack) Edington; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Paul, Markus, Bentley, Aurora, Jace, Mason, Lucy, Eliza, Penelope, Nickolas, Ava and Lily; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; brother, Norman Berggren; three sisters, Ann Adler, Gladys Scheske and Nora Anderson; and good friend William Delong. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 12 noon, on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army or American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Jan 9, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Mon Jan 9, 2017 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Rosemary Bowen
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Becoming Ruth's next door neighbor in 1987 was a gift. She celebrated family life, particularly on holidays. How she loved her last Mother's Day with Ron, Terry, Bill, Kim and Darin. Through all our address changes we never lost touch. She loved remembering Paul and rejoiced at the success of all their family. She left life the way she lived.
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Bonnie Donovan
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Ruth was a very special person. She cared for everyone who came into her life. I'm thankful to have known her. Her family was everything to her and she made me feel like family.
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Joel-Sherrie Anstett
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Worked with Ruth for several years, at Westgate and WestTown. We always had agood time. She was a Gem!
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Cheryl Easland
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I am honored and thankful to have known Ruth. I will always remember her for always helping with my girls, Amy & Abby when visiting. Sending fond memories, love, and comfort to her families. Special hugs to you Terry, Jan, Erika n Betsy. Luv & Friendship, Cheryl (Veith) Easland.
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Mary Lou Noftle
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I will never forget Ruth. She was always so kind and caring about her neighbors. I remember when my daughter and her husband moved into the house directly across from Ruth's, I was worried about their late parties and pool parties disturbing Ruth. She told them that she enjoyed seeing the young people having a good time. She was always in a good mood even after all the health issues she had faced. She especially loved Liam, Kim and JP 's son who was born in June, 2013. She loved watching him grow up. Ruth, I know your family will really miss you but you are where you ha e wanted to be for a long time. Heaven has a new angel❤️ Say hi to my husband Bill and to Ringo. I will miss you very much. You