Elizabeth Ann Scallon

Elizabeth Ann Scallon

October 06, 1934 - May 20, 2017

Obituary

MONONA- Liz A. Scallon, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her home. She was born October 6, 1934, in Plain, Wis., the daughter of Alphonse and Mary (Frank) Kraemer. Liz was the fifth youngest of 15 children. After graduating from St. Luke's Catholic High School, Liz moved to Madison. On February 9, 1957, she married Brian Scallon. Liz worked at Oscar Mayer in cost accounting for seven years before she and Brian started their family. She enjoyed raising her daughters, swimming, exercise, her flower garden, bunco, bingo, Mexican train dominoes, and her grandchildren. Liz is survived by her daughters, Karen (Terry) Brennan, Marybeth (Jim Renda) Little, and Jill (Todd) Stockard; grandchildren, Cody Brennan, Megan Brennan, Kino Little, Cole Little, Claire Stockard, and Will Stockard; brothers, Norm (Louise) Kraemer, Bob (Betty) Kraemer; sisters, Marie Zajicek, Helen Taylor, Ann (Tom) Gerothanas, and Karol (Charlie) Wichmann. Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Brian on July 21, 2014; her parents; brothers, Alfred (Helen Marie) Kraemer, Linus (Florence) Kraemer; sisters, Lorraine (Monroe) Haas, Florence (Bill) Schluter, Irene (Bob) Esch; infant sisters, Bernice, Delores, and Grace Kraemer; brothers-in-law, Jim Zajicek and Dean Taylor; Nice Joni Schluter; and nephews, Mike Gerothanas and Dean Haas. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St. at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Burial will be take place Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22, and at church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The family would especially like to thank the Little Angels that would check in on Mom and for their care through the years. The family would also like to thank Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608) 221-5420

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Mon May 22, 2017 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Tue May 23, 2017 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Thinking of your family and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Betty. What a beautiful tribute video of a woman that, even in the end, remained committed to maintaining her social and personal relationships with those she cared about the most. Sincerely, Jenny, Just Checking In

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