Mona Eulalia Cook
September 17, 1929 - September 12, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Mona E. Cook, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at her home. She was born on Sept. 17, 1929, in Platteville, the daughter of Irvin and Blanche (McClain) Brown. She was a 1948 graduate of Cobb High School. On June 21, 1948, Mona was united in marriage to Russell Cook. They lived in Cobb for 22 years and together owned and operated "Cookies Bar”. In 1974, they moved to Las Vegas, Nev. where Mona was a waitress at the Golden Gate Casino. After living in Las Vegas for 10 years they returned to Wisconsin and made their home in Madison, where they had lived since 1984. Mona enjoyed going to the casino and playing Euchre and Cribbage. She will be missed by her family and friends including her daughters, Debbie Wallace and Susan Pratt both of Madison; sister, Beverly Dunbar of Platteville; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved Kitty, Smokey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Cook on Feb. 16, 2002; parents; brothers, Irvin "Bucky" Brown and Laurel Brown; and sister, Diana Jongebloed. Visitation for family and friends will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Mona's name to Agrace HospiceCare. We would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare for all they did to help us keep Mother at home in her final days. A special thank you to the Magenta Team. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 27, 2018 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Carolyn Hinkel
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You're in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
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Judy Ford
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Debbie and Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a lovely lady. I will miss seeing her in her chair with Smokey on her lap when I come for stamping. She will be missed by all of us, especially you and Smokey too! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Susan Thomas
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So sorry for your loss. She is now with family and enjoying eternal life. Debbie and Susan, what loving daughters to care and keep her at home. The many memories will help to ease the pain. Take care.
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Bridget DeGrand
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Debbie and Susan, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mona. She always kept a watchful eye on our circle and us kids growing up making sure we didn’t get into too much trouble! My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now. -Bridget DeGrand (Fargen)
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Ann Schwartzwald
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I am feeling your loss! She will be delighted to be back with Russell and siblings. Thank you so much for letting me get to know her more closely these last few months. Heaven is gaining an angel. Unfortunately you are missing your mom. Not many people get to stay out a facility so late in their lives. You two should be proud of yourselves in how you honored and cared for your mother! Ann Schwartzwald
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Joanne Duffy
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So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this time.