Marie Van Etten
January 06, 1924 - November 12, 2016
Obituary
MONONA-Marie Alice Van Etten, age 92, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on Jan. 6, 1924, in Sparta, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Ruby (DeLong) Lynch. Marie graduated from Central High School and was united in marriage to Robert Van Etten. She was a dedicated employee in her career at Ohmeda (Ohio Medical) for 40 years. Marie was a volunteer for St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, the Red Cross Blood Bank, the Elks Lodge No. 410 Ladies Auxiliary and Wisconsin Council of the Blind. She was an avid follower of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Marie was a long-time Monona resident, active in the Monona Senior Center and a lifelong member of Lake Edge United Church of Christ. She was a fun-loving upbeat person who enjoyed golf, music and dancing. Marie loved gathering with neighbors and friends. Family was always her priority. Marie is survived by her son, Robert (Kathy Easland) Van Etten Jr.; two grandsons, Brian (Kathy Runge) Van Etten and Andrew (Carla) Easland; and four great-grandchildren, Kiagh, Kendall Van Etten, and Caden and Sienna Easland; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Doris Brewer; and brother, Clarence Lynch. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at Noon, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, with Pastor Lex Liberatore officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Edge UCC or Prevent Blindness WI, 759 N. Milwaukee St. Ste. 305, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or Elks Charities. Marie's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St. Mary's Care Center and Heritage Monona for their kind and compassionate care. Mom, thank you for giving us a lifetime of love, happiness and laughter. Love, Your Family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 17, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Nov 17, 2016 @ 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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Sharon Miller
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May you find comfort at this time. I will forever remember your mom's smile whenever we met. There is no bond stronger than one of Mother and Son, and she was so proud of you and what you had become. You meant the world to her. Now she and your dad, will be dancing along side of you. I do believe that Angels live amongst us, and your mom was an Angel.
Sharon and Bob
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Madeline Laufenberg
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Please accept my deep sympathy in the loss of a wonderful woman. I worked with Marie as a St. Mary's Auxiliary member. We worked on the Trash and Treasures fund raising project for several years. We had so many laughs and good times as we sorted through the donations. She always had a smile on her face and was always willing to give of her time.
She has left wonderful memories for those of us who knew and worked with her. May she rest in peace.
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Gloria Lynch
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Aunt Marie,it was a pleasure knowing you and being a part of your family. I will always remember the
good times we had at Grandma's house along with yours and Uncle Bob's.
You had a long life and Loved by many. My prayers to the family and may God Bless you all.
Sorry I couldn't come say Goodbye to you, I will always keep you close in my heart.
Love Gloria
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Dot Whitmore
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Bob & Family,
My deepest sympathy. Do not grieve for what you have lost, but rejoice in what you have had.
Sincerely.
Dot Whitmore
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Diane Samdahl
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I am so sorry. This beautiful picture of Marie reminds me of how vibrant and fun she was as a "neighborhood mom," and of the long-standing card club that included my parents. May her memory be a blessing. Diane Samdahl