Yvonne Carolyn Love
January 23, 1926 - February 13, 2020
Obituary
MADISON-Yvonne Carolyn Love made a quiet exit to once again walk hand-in-hand with her loving husband, Vince, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 (his birthday). She was born in Madison on Jan. 23, 1926, to John Vernon and Mildred Elaine (Rasmussen) Cairns. Yvonne and Vincent O. Love were married on April 18, 1945, in Madison while he was on leave from his U.S. Navy service in the South Pacific. They raised their family in the house they built on the far East Side and after retirement, she and Vince hit the road in their truck with a bed topper-turned-camper and spent many happy miles touring the western national parks and visiting friends and family. They wintered, then lived year-round, in South Texas until failing health brought them back to Wisconsin to be near their daughter.
Yvonne will be remembered for her cheerfulness throughout her life, rarely complaining even as she became more limited physically and mentally. She enjoyed the company of most people she encountered, engaging in conversation with whomever was nearby. As a homemaker her talent for organization and ability to stretch a dollar gave her family all the basics as well as something extra when needed. She made it look effortless. We cherish memories of Mom happily enduring brutally cold days on her deer stand, hitting as many garage sales as possible on her way to Sennett Middle School during her stint as a nurse’s aide, engaged in one project or another around the house, rarely sitting, and more recently, decked out in her “bling” at her assisted living facility. She enjoyed Cribbage, photographing wildlife, birding, browsing antique stores, and was in her element being a part of any gathering. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Eastern Star, Starlight Chapter.
Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (former husband Russell Rudolph) Love; sons, John (Jamie) and Todd (Tricia) Love and (James) Roi (Rosalynne Mangalagiri) Jaxen; grandchildren, Nathan (Rebecca Lawrence) and Brendan Rudolph, April (Joshua Fitzpatrick) Love, Kathrin (Jacob) Russell, Lyndsey (Mathew Backstrom) Love, Lacy (Patrick) O’Farrell, and Samantha Love; four great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; one step-great-granddaughter; three nieces and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Vince; her parents; her brother, Gordon; cherished daughter-in-law, Janet; and an infant great-grandson.
Yvonne’s family wishes to acknowledge and thank the many caregivers who interacted with her and made her later years more enjoyable: staff at Oak Park Place, Baraboo and Elmcroft Senior Living, Madison. We are especially grateful for the tenderness shown her the past few weeks at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, Oak Park Place Skilled Nursing, Madison, and by Agrace HospiceCare staff.
A celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held Aug. 2, 2020, at “The Cottage”.
Memorial donations are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare at Agrace.org/donate or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Lauri Coyle-Zander
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Dear Love Family,
I have such fond memories of both of your parents from growing up next door to you on Droster Road.
Yvonne was always smiling and friendly. May it bring you peace to know that she is once again reunited with your dad. Sending healing prayers for the entire family and hoping that all of the wonderful memories comfort you in the days ahead. 🙏 💐
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Lauri CoyleZander
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With our deepest sympathies.
The Coyle Family
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Sue Aiello
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RIP Yvonne. I am sure that Vince was waiting for you. So happy you two are together again. I came to know Yvonne and Vince while I was a waitress at Toby's. They loved the food and atmosphere and it was fun to wait on them. The two of them were a true couple, pair, and team. In later years, they would invite my family and I to their summer place up by Baraboo. They also kept me appraised of their whereabouts during the year. It was always a real pleasure to just "chat" with them - and if you listened carefully you would always learn something.
Sue (Joppa) Aiello
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Bonnie Clayton
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I'm Bonnie Converse from Marshall. The Squigville folks have very fond memories of the Love family. They are the first people I ever knew who re-habbed an old farm house into their beautiful home. They even painted it pink. The Love family were all wonderful members of the neighborhood. I am sorry for the loss of both your folks, now. They are an all-star pair in Heaven. Kindest regards. Bonnie Clayton
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Sue Aiello
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Vince and Yvonne were some of my favorite customers at Toby's Supper Club. They also invited me to share in the specialness of their cottage a few summers. I also attended LaFollette High School with their sons. Just a great couple who remained "partners" until the end. She knew much about most things in nature and was willing to share her knowledge freely with anyone. A kind soul who enhanced our world just by being in it. RIP Yvonne and enjoy your reunion with your husband. Sue (Joppa) Aiello