Jill E. Anthony
January 21, 1956 - June 03, 2018
Obituary
MADISON/MONONA-Jill E. Anthony, age 62, passed away suddenly after surgery, in the arms of her loving husband, Larry Tondreault, on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Unity Point Health-Meriter Intensive Care Unit. She was born on Jan. 21, 1956, in Prentice. Jill was an employee at Meriter. She was known to all for her sense of humor and love for animals, especially her own three dogs. Jill frequently greeted friends with a big smile and friendly “what’s new pussycat?” She was an excellent golfer, and loved adventure, travel and “treasure hunting” at area thrift stores; Jill could smell a bargain a mile away. She loved her family and will be remembered as a great wife, sister and friend of co-workers at Meriter. Jill is survived by her husband, Larry of Monona; brother, Howard Anthony of Green Bay; and sisters, Melanie Anthony Sleva of Illinois and Camille Anthony Haney of Monona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Marie Anthony of Marshfield and Phoenix, Ariz. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the ICU physicians and staff at Meriter for their loving care and support during her short stay after surgery. A casual celebration of Jill’s life will be hosted by The Anthony Family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club, 1025 North Sherman Ave. in Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Care5203 Monona Dr.(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Wed Jun 20, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Kavanaugh's Esquire Club • 1025 North Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Nancy Bryan
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My deepest sympathies to Jill's family and friends.
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Jenni Sauer
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Jill you will be missed. You were a great friend and coworker. You always had a smile on your face!!!
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Keith Skokan
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All my prayers and sympathy to Jill's family and to you Larry. Will miss her upbeat personality and wonderful baking!! May the Lord shine light on these darkest moments. I will pray, that she now will rest in eternal peace.
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Gerda Otteson
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Jill you going to be missed you was on awesome co-worker and friend. you always had a big smile on you, and I loved our little chit chat. Larry my deepest condolences to you and the family
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Camille Haney
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My little sister, Jill, was the light of my life from the time she was born until her untimely death. She had more talent in her little finger than most of us have in our entire bodies. I remember rocking her as a two year old when she had chicken pox to give our mom a chance to get some rest; the close contact made me immune from the pox for life.
Teaching her to sew on our ancient sewing which she learned to turn into amazing dresses, curtains, chairs, wall coverings, you-name- it. Jill could do anything. Got a ceiling to cover? Floor to refurnish with new wood? Walls to paint or wall-paper? Room or whole home to redecorate? Dress to make from a size 14 to a size 8? Jill was the talented girl who could do it all.
As adults, Jill was the person I always turned to for calm, honest practical advice with a can-do attitude. What will I do without her? Look to God for help for she can never be replaced. My life will never be the same without her. I love her and miss her more than words can say; she was taken from us way too soon.
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Georgia Mulcahy
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I will miss Jill and her great wit! I have lasting memories being invited for Christmas dinner at she and Larry's home as well as birthday dinners at their favorite Steak Restaurants and Camille's lovely home. No man or beast could compete with Jill on eating a medium rare LARGE STEAK. Camille, Larry and I marveled at her appetite for such a small pussy cat of a frame. The picture of Jill was shared, with Camille and Larry, by her dear friend and co-worker Linda...it totally glows with her radiant smile, pixy face and "I might be getting in to some michief" eyes. Her love of animals was contageous. Their huskys are also not taking the loss of their mother well. Larry is trying his best to comfort them. Pets have such a sense of loyalty and compassion for their parents. Larry, Jill's family, and friends are in my prayers. I believe that our angel Jill will be taking over from whoever is the head guardian of all four paws heaven. Don't mess with Angel Jill on that account. I will, and will always, have a special spot in my heart to have had the privilege to have know a talented gifted women. G