Adaline Anna Nichols
July 18, 1919 - December 27, 2017
Obituary
McFARLAND-Adaline Anna Hoven Nichols, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 18, 1919, in Plankington, S.D., the daughter of Jacob Charles and Susanna Elizabeth (Hanten) Hoven. She moved to Wisconsin when she was 9 months old. Adaline attended grade school in Mazomanie and Madison. She graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1936. Adaline also graduated from Harper Method School of Beauty. She worked at Yost’s Beauty Salon in Madison until she was married. Later in life, she worked at the Harp and Kettle Cheese House in Monona. Adaline married Stanley Leroy Nichols on April 4, 1942, in Benton, Ark. where Stan was stationed at Camp Robinson. Stan died April 3, 1995. They were married for 53 years. Adaline and Stanley moved to Monona in 1945 and lived there for 24 years. They then moved to McFarland in 1969. Adaline enjoyed crocheting, genealogy, needlework, wood carving, and working in the yard. Adaline is survived by one son, Stanley Arthur (Virginia) Nichols of McFarland; grandchildren, Dale (Mandy) Nichols of Stuttgaart, Germany, and their children Johanna Adaline and Isabella Anna Nichols; Scott (Beata) Nichols of Portage, and Dawn (Erik) of Olszewski of Wauwatosa and their son Owen Kenneth Olszewski; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Hoven; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley; siblings, Nicholas Hoven, Eva (Evelyn) Mundstock, Marie Parrell, Peter Hoven, Armella Heizler, Bernard Hoven, Genevieve Patzer and Herman Hoven; father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Florence (Godden) Nichols; brothers-in-law, Merwin Nichols, James Heizler, Reuben Patzer and Louis Parrell; and sisters-in-law, Lucille Hoven, Margaret Hoven, Eugenia Hoven and Doris Nichols. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Olbrich Botanical Society, Inc. or to Agrace HospiceCare. The family wishes to thank the staff at McFarland Villa, especially Tammy McAdams, and also to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Adaline.
Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 4, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Jan 4, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Richard Freeding
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Dear Stan,Virginia and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of Adaline. She lived to be 98 and for 98% of the time she was in good health. Remarkable. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her.
With love to you all,
Dick and Sharon Freeding
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Cathy Kirby
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I met Adeline at the McFarland Villa when we (McFarland Lioness) came to do crafts with the residents. I was immediately drawn to her as she reminded me so much of my grandmother. I like to think we had a special relationship and I looked forward to our visits so that she and I could chat. She had a wonderful sense of humor and lived her life to the fullest. She was always a perfectionist and had a real artistic flair. I will miss her smiling face at our next visit. May your memories keep her close in heart.
Cathy Kirby, McFarland Lioness
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Bob and Mary Scott
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Stan and Gini, We were saddened to hear about Stan's Mother's passing. She lived a long life in which she accomplished many things. So happy she could enjoy her grandchildren and even great grandchildren. The last time I saw your mom, she remembered me as her paper boy. We are so sorry we will be unable to attend her visitation or funeral, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family through this very difficult time. We will be in touch. Hugs and prayers, Bpb and Mary Scott
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Tom & Marcy De Craene
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Dear Stan & Virginia - We are so sorry for your loss. I worked with Adaline at the Harp & Kettle in the 1970s, picked crab apples at her house, and kept in touch over the years - stopping by her house when I was back in Madison to visit my folks. Her carvings were amazing. I have many fond memories of her and will miss her.
Tom & Marcy De Craene, Troy, MI
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Robin Overland
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Robin Overland, Nathan Huggins, Erin Huggins & Addie Gundeck
Hello, we are very sad to hear about Great Aunt Adaline passing. I personally have very warm memories of growing up with her in my life! She was always full of life and never let anything stop her from what she liked to do. I just love her birds and the hard work she would put into painting them to make them so realistic! Also her gardens were always so beautiful when ever I would drive by her home. She is a very special lady and will be missed. Great niece Robin, great great nephew and niece Nate and Erin and a 2 year old great great great niece Addie!