Lucille V. Onsager
March 23, 2017
Obituary
WAUNAKEE/MONONA-Lucille V. Onsager, age 95, of Waunakee, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Waunakee Manor. She was born on June 18, 1921, in Madison, the daughter of George and Amanda (Netzlaff) Hoppe. Lucille graduated from Madison East High School in1939 and attended UW-Madison. She married the love of her life, Glenn Onsager on Oct. 18, 1941, and they were happily married for 67 years. Lucille enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader to a group of special girls and volunteered for a number of years at Central Wisconsin Center. She liked playing bridge and creating many crafts in her special crafting group. Lucille treasured the many summers spent at their cottage on Lake Wisconsin. She was a member of the Metropolitan Women's Club, Peace Lutheran Church in Waunakee, and Charter member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Monona. Lucille is survived by her daughters, Susan Rood, Nancy (Hank) Rollette, Georgia (Gary) Hammersley, and Janine (Ken Bischel) Onsager; seven grandchildren, Kirsten (Sean) Ziegler, John (Jennifer) Persike, Christopher (Connie) Persike, Jaime (James) Radtke, Gordon (Diana) Hammersley, Siri Hammersley, and Amanda Potts; 13 great-grandchildren, Connor, Callie and Ashley Ziegler, Jack and Max Persike, Casey, Riley, and Addison Persike, and Caleb, Isabel, Landon, Noah, and Gabe Radtke; A.F.S. mother to Jennifer (Saleem) Hamaty of Miami, Fla.; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; son, Gordon; brother, Leslie Hoppe; and son-in-law, Peter Rood. Graveside services will be held at FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 1 Speedway Rd., Madison, at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2017, with the Revs. Doug and Karen Locken presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Lucille's name to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
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Graveside
Mon Mar 27, 2017 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison) • 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI null
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Nancy Bowers Boyd
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I certainly remember the good times I had being in her Girl Scout troop. I spent many hours at the Onsager house when growing up I Monona. So very sorry for you loss, but how wonderful you had her all these years. Prayers and love, Nancy Bowers Boyd
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Vicki Midthun
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Dear Susan and Nancy, my heart aches for you during this sad time. I was so shocked to read the obituaries and see your precious mom's name. I will miss her so much and I will miss both of you. Your beautiful mom was always so sweet and smiling. I truly enjoyed meeting her and the two of you . You have my deepest sympathy. With love and hugs, Vicki Midthun
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Sharoon and Charlie Stern
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We are so sorry for your loss! Lucy was a very sweet and lovely woman and will be missed by all who loved and respected her. May her kind heart live on in her family. Rest in Peace, Dear Lady!
Sharon and Charlie Stern
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Candice Justesen
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So sorry to hear about your Mom. Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering your Mom with a smile. Candice Justesen Pratt, Randy Justesen
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Shannon
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I used to work at Hyland Park a few years ago. Lucille was a lovely woman, heart of gold and a smile that make the day better. So sorry for your loss.