MONONA - Eleanor V. “Ellie” Paulson, age 90, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Heritage Monona. She was born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Richford, Wis., the daughter of Arden and Meta (Manthey) Schatzke.

Eleanor graduated from Westfield High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Richard Paulson on May 1, 1954, in Neshkoro, Wis.

Ellie worked at Ohmeda in Madison for many years and in retirement had several part-time jobs. She enjoyed volunteering at the Monona Community Center, St. Stephen’s Food Pantry and Messiah Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of both the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 501 and VFW Auxiliary No. 7591, as well as a member of the Red Hats and Monona Lionesses. She enjoyed travelling, crafting, bowling and playing cards. She loved spending time with her family, hosting family gatherings and relaxing at their cottage on Lawrence Lake in Westfield, where many friendships were made.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Lori Paulson; grandchildren, Deanna Webb (Brad), Sacha Paulson and Kyle Zander (Rachel); great-grandchildren, Cory Paulson (Megan), Tyler Webb (Rayanna), Michaela Paulson, Keira Zander and Eamon Zander; great-great-grandchildren, Ella Paulson, Ava Paulson, Lexa Webb and Brady Webb; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arden and Meta; husband, Richard; son, Steven Paulson; granddaughter, Lindsey Zander; brothers, Harley, Marvin, Kermit, Kenneth and Harvey Schatzke; sisters, Elaine Helgerson and Arlene Leppin; and special friend, Bob Barr.

A funeral service will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Memorials may be gifted in Ellie’s name to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Monona (ststephensmonona.org) and American Legion Post Unit 501 in Madison (madisonlegionpost501.org).

Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Senior Living in Monona and Bristol Hospice Staff for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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(608) 221-5420

Eleanor Violet Paulson

February 12, 1933 - April 18, 2023

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