Gretchen Gloriane Ede
August 04, 1960 - December 09, 2018
Obituary
MONONA-Gretchen Gloriane Ede passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Meriter Hospital. She was a wonderful woman who will always be remembered for her thoughtfulness, love, kindness and special sense of humor. Gretchen is survived by her loving husband, James Webendorfer; all “The Little Ones with Hope”; her mother, Dorothea Ede; sisters, Kristin and Erin Ede; brothers, Craig (Luz Maria), Eric and Kevin Ede; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Ede. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. A gathering will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Children’s Health Foundation of your choice. Gretchen will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Jan 5, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Gathering
Sat Jan 5, 2019 @ 11:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Lisa Banks
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Gretchen was one of the kindest most genuine people I have ever met! This angel came into my life when she invited me to join WIC! Always kind and ready to help anyone in need, she will truly be missed! My condolences to her family!
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Patricia Lauten
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I met Gretchen through the Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC) at the City of Madison. Gretchen had such a big heart and always went out of her way to help others in need. She was always one of the first ones to volunteer her time and her cooking skills (we loved her pies!) to raise money for WIC's various programs. This is such a shock. My heart goes out to her friends and family at this difficult time. She was loved and will always be remembered.
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Victoria Larson
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Thank you Gretchen for encouraging me to grow my leadership abilities in WIC! Your fire, kindness, friendship, mentorship and hard work ethic is going to be greatly missed. Much love to Gretchen's family and I am so sorry for your loss. Gretchen always talked about you with such great love! Please let WIC know if you need anything.
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MaryWagner
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I'm offering my deepest condolences to Jimmy and all Gretchen's family. She was a super friend to me year's ago when I had none. 🙏I will miss her huge spirit and unending energy.
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Bruce Fritz
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Gretchen & Jim were the most "in love" couple I have ever photographed. She transformed the Assembly Chamber in the Capitol and the ESBMA for their 9/16/2000 wedding like no other bride could-with her joy, creativity, incredibly hard work, and attention to detail. All these years, every time I saw them together they still shared their amazing love for each other. She was such a wonderful gardener as well, transforming their home & yard for the birds & squirrels, and for every holiday. It was always a treat to go by. Jim & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will never forget her energy & smile.
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Nancy Mcculley
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It is such a shock to learn of Gretchen's passing. The world, and especially Monona, will miss her love for nature and persistent optimism even when everyone else around her has thrown in the towel. Pie-maker extraordinaire, exceptional speller, exuberant user of LOL, and kind compassionate woman... that is how I will always remember her. Gretchen exemplified taking the high road, always telling the truth, and doing the right thing.