Celoris Thelma Hinz
September 16, 1923 - February 28, 2017
Obituary
MADISON/ WAUNAKEE-Celoris Hinz, age 93, of Waunakee, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. She was born on Sept. 16, 1923, in Waunakee, the eldest child of Obert and Esther (neé Hellingson) Nordness. Celoris graduated from Madison East High School and remained an active alum of the class of 1941. She married her first love William Hinz in 1942 and lived in San Francisco waiting for Bill to return home. Celoris was an analyst for the University of Wisconsin Seed Lab for many years. She and her husband were co-owners of William Roberts Apparel and she managed one of the stores. An accomplished seamstress, she took great pride in making her classic and beautiful clothes. Independent and always active, Celoris continued to work into her eighties enjoying new personal relationships. Her first priority was always her family and friends. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and travel. Her sharp sense of humor brought laughter with her loved ones and her giggle was infectious. Celoris was a wonderful and adventurous cook who frequently tried and shared new recipes. She was well read staying current on many issues. Celoris was young at heart..."39 and holding." She was a member of ZONTA, Women's Elks Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church. Celoris is survived by her children, Billie (Scott) Nettum, Cynthia Morrow, Greg (Cindy) Hinz and Eric Hinz; special "Gigi" to nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Joe, Ordell (Inky), Genny Castagna and Russell. Celoris was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and three brothers, Eugene, Laverne and Gerald. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, with Pastor John Ruppenthal presiding. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Waunakee Manor. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. She was our "Toe Tapping Toast of the Town".
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 11, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Mar 11, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Trish Pulvermacher
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I am so sorry to hear of Celoris's passing.I had the pleasure of first meeting her many years ago in the sewing classes that I taught at Madison College(MATC)!! I always appreciated her talent in sewing. Her garments that she made were meticulously constructed and fit so well.
Her enthusiasm for life and her giggle were infectious. She will be missed!
Trish Pulvermacher
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Carol Utter
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It's been a long time since I worked for your Mom and Dad in the store in Middleton. They were wonderful to work for. Went to lunch with your Mom a few times after the store closed. I was sorry to read of her passing. Hope she went peacefully. Carol Utter
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Scott Nettum
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I loved you so
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Janet Wells
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Seeing Bill off to the Navy! 1942 (This is a treasured photo of folks I treasured.)
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Becky Hohman Roth
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I am so sorry to hear of Celoris' passing. She was both a "classy" and "sassy" lady. What a wonderful woman.
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SueJackson
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Celoris was such a pretty lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she came to the bank. She always had something we could talk about. I think I still have a recipe or two in my collection that were from her. I'm sure she will be missed by many. Sincere wishes from Skip and I.
Sue and Skip Jackson