Norma Jean Rolli
February 15, 1944 - August 11, 2026
Obituary
MARSHALL, LYNDON STATION, SUN PRAIRIE- Norma Jean Rolli, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1944, in Blue River, Wis., the daughter of Charles Kalish and Wilma (Standish) Kalish.
Norma attended Stoughton High School. She was united in marriage to James Rolli on October 21, 1961, at Hope Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove.
Norma and James shared 54 years together enjoying Wisconsin life in Marshall, Lyndon Station and Sun Prairie. She worked in food service, including many years at Red Lobster.
Norma loved thrift shopping and garage sales, always enjoying the thrill of finding a great deal. She adored her feline companions, Snoopy and Sassy, and loved the beauty and color of flowers, especially her yellow Christmas cactus.
Norma is survived by her children, Brenda (Tim) Karls and Scott (Vicki) Rolli; grandchildren, Austin Karls, Kirsten (Jake) Justison and Aly (Brad Gottschalk) Karls; great-grandchildren, Everhett and Oliver Justison; brother, Denis Kalish; sisters, Colleen (Frank) Rick, Carol Smith, Debbe Kalish, Janeen Ash and Kami Kalish; lifelong friend, Dorothy; and special cousin, Donna. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rolli; her parents, Charles and Wilma; sister Linda; and her feline companions, Sassy and Snoopy.
A celebration of life will be held at DOUBLEDAY'S, 4586 Baxter Road, Cottage Grove, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dane County Humane Society.
Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at St. Mary’s Hospital in 8 Southwest.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Mom, go rest high on that mountain.
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