MADISON - Cora Jane Crawford, age 86, was reunited with her husband, Ben, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Cora was born on December 19, 1937, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Frank and Muriel (Gaffney) Andreas. She graduated from Verona High School in 1955, after which she attended nursing school and worked at Madison General Hospital.

Cora met her beloved Benjamin Crawford while he was airman stationed at Truax in Madison and they were married on December 30, 1961. The couple spent a short time in Ontario, Canada when Ben was transferred to Sioux Lookout. After their return to Madison, Cora worked at Madison General and later worked at the Monona Drive Nursing Home. Cora enjoyed fall drives through the countryside with Ben and watching football, especially the Badgers, the Packers and the Fighting Irish.

Cora is survived by her son, Michael (Diane); daughter, Susie (Jerry Ladwig); grandchildren, Evan (Skye) Zeimet, Danielle (Kory) Frank, and Benjamin (Mikaela) Crawford; and great- grandchildren, Garrett and Connor Frank, and Noa Crawford. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Pullara; and many nieces and nephews. Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; infant son; parents; five brothers, John, James, Anthony, Charles and Paul; and sister, Margaret (Anderson).

A celebration of Cora’s life will be held at OAKSTONE RECREATION CENTER, 304 Commerce Parkway, Cottage Grove, Wis., from 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

A special thank you to Our House Senior Living in Cambridge and Bristol Hospice for the care and support they provided to Cora and her family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Cora J. Crawford

December 19, 1937 - October 22, 2024

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