Wilma G. Fadness
January 18, 1918 - January 10, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Wilma G. Fadness, age 98, of Madison, passed away at home on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Jan. 18, 1918, in Marathon County, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Sellin) Genrich. She married Raymond Fadness on April 14, 1950, in Madison. Wilma was a charter member of Lake Edge Lutheran Church. She retired from the State of Wisconsin, Unemployment Compensation Division. Wilma was also a member of the Deborah Circle and Happy Quilters. She was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, and was very proud of her six rose bushes outside her front door. Wilma enjoyed traveling around the U.S. and Canada. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends. Wilma is survived by children, Donna Fadness of Madison, Jon Fadness of Madison, Karen (Jim) Vieweger of Windsor and Sandra (Wayne) Ross of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; grandchildren, Katrina (Matt) Taylor, Matthew (Bree) Kraus, Brian Vieweger (Lisa McGill), Thomas Vieweger and Amanda (Jonathan) Moss; two great-grandchildren; sister, Verna Kristianson of Eagle River; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond on Nov. 1, 1991; sisters, Hilda (Eugene) Christian, Edna Genrich; brother, Vernon; and sister-in-law, Opal Kristianson. Funeral services will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, with the Rev. Katya Ouchakof and the Rev. Stephen Marsh presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, and at the church from 12 noon until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Lake Edge Lutheran Church. A special thank you to Unity Point Meriter, Brightstar Care, Heartland Hospice, and Dr. James Shopshire for their compassionate care and love. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Jan 13, 2017 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Jan 14, 2017 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
Service
Sat Jan 14, 2017 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
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Memories
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punkie walsh mueller
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My greatest memory I have of Mrs Fadness is she was the one who taught me to crochet. I remember it well...it was for a girl scout project where we crocheted an edging on a wash cloth! Because of her I learned my love and passion for crocheting! Mrs Fadness also helped me out on some of my early sewing projects! She was very patience and very kind...all around a wonderful woman! There are other fond memories but these are the most memorable.
LJ
Lu Anne Jones
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Jon & family,
So sorry for your loss. You were always so good to your mother (& the rest of your family). I hope you're doing well. We really do need to catch up. There have been many changes in my life. Here's my email address luanne0812@icloud.com
Take care, sending you comforting light & prayers.
LuAnne
DH
dneece Hettrick
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Quiet but devoted, faithful servant of our Lord, As a 60 year member of the same faith community as Wilma, when I think of her, that is what I think. Until the very end, and in any capacity that she could, Wilma served. I am so grateful to be a member of LELC and that every time I saw her at church and church events, she was literally walking that faith. What an awesome role model! And Jon, you are my hero! Your devotion to your mother did not go unnoticed! I hope I can be as good to my mom if the need arises.
Love and Peace. Milele.
dneece