Charlyne L. Monson
July 19, 1936 - May 17, 2017
Obituary
MONROE-Charlyne L. Monson, age 80, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Monroe Clinic Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born on July 19, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Ulsrud) Thompson. Charlyne married Richard Monson on May 4, 1963, in Madison. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, auctions, appraisals, buying and selling antiques, spending time with family and friends and telling family stories. Charlyne is survived by sons, Tim Monson (Jill Richter) and Scott Monson; four grandchildren, Kyle, Shae, Bree and Cate Monson; sister, Vicki (Richard) Cardarella; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; and sisters, Shirley Williams and Kay Thompkins. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, and also at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue May 23, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Wed May 24, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed May 24, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Jan Stoikes
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There is a bright light in Heaven now. Char has been a part of my life for 30 years and loved her. She always had a smile and she had so much love to give. She shared that love with everyone and always took time for those others may have overlooked. Her greatest joy was her family. She will be so missed by all who knew her. My love to the family.
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Nan Cnare
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I had the pleasure of working with Char at Dane County Social Services. She was a bright, kind, hard/working and all around wonderful woman. She took much responsibility opening the first urban field office in South Madison. On a personal level, I remember all the beautiful craft items she made and shared with me and others.
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Penny Lawver Frye
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Char was the sweetest lady. She always had a smile on her face and was so kind. Allen and I will miss you Char. Glad we had that long talk with you two weeks ago when you came to the auction. Our condolences to the family.
Allen and Penny Frye
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Ann Lee (Himsel) Dettwiler
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What a shining light she was! She rose above many odds in her life with grace and fortitude. We are in awe of her intelligence, her compassion, her honesty, and her abiding love of her entire family. She has left a wonderful legacy for her sons and grandchildren. I am so proud to say she was my cousin.
Ann (Himsel) Dettwiler
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Roland and Doug Munda
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Char will be greatly missed at our auctions in Freeport, Il. A long time friend and customer who always had a smile on her face and good things to say about everyone! We are thinking of her family and friends at this difficult time. Her permanent number at our auction was 42, and it will now be "retired" forever. Roland and Doug Munda, Kathy and the entire Munda Auction Gang.
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Mikie Ulsrud
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My sincerest sympathy to Char's family. I wish I could come to the funeral but I am laid up with sciatica and a ruptured disc.
Barry Ulsrud was my husband, which is how I got to know Char. She treated me like family from the beginning and I will always cherish my time with her. She was a lovely lady and I will miss her.