Annette Louise Bentley
May 23, 1953 - December 17, 2018
Obituary
FITCHBURG -Annette L. Bentley, age 65, of Fitchburg, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1953, in Fort Riley, Kan., the daughter of Thomas and Mildred "Boots" (Fox) Streb. Annette graduated from La Follette High School in Madison and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She married Michael Bentley on April 1, 1978, at St. Paul’s University Catholic Church in Madison. Annette cherished spending time with her grandchildren and loved to joke around and laugh deeply. She loved music, especially smooth jazz and Bob Marley. Annette was a caregiver at heart with a gentle touch, and frequently took in family members who were in hard times. She enjoyed going on trips to Ho Chunk Casino with her husband and playing the slots. Annette battled both Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia for 25 years. Annette is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Andrew (Elizabeth) and Louis (Carley) Bentley; grandchildren, Sadie, Devon, Luca, and Booker Bentley; father, Thomas; brother, Tom Streb Jr.; and sisters, Lesa (Mike) Olson, Denise and Natalie Streb. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred “Boots”; and good friend, Sylvester "Bubbles" Yoakum. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers please donate to the following nonprofits that were special to Annette: National Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.nationalmssociety.org), Global Health Corps (ghcorps.org) or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Service
Sat Dec 22, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Dec 22, 2018 @ 11:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Mojgan Hall
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Michael - Please accept my warmest condolences, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I Wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Mojgan Hall
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Jeff Mattie
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So very sorry to hear about Annette . We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Take care my friend. Jeff and Cathie Mattie
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Marijane Curry
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So Sorry Michael to hear about Annette's unexpected passing. Let me know if there is anything you need. One Love from Bob Marley reminds me of your love for each other. True Love for sure. Marijane Curry
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Jerry Ziegler
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Michael, It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.
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Jayne Wonn
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So very sorry to hear of Annette's passing. I worked with her at General Telephone. She was a wonderful, cute and sassy young lady. We had great times everywhere we worked in southern Wisconsin. Thanks for the memories my dear. Peace be with you and your Family. Jayne Wonn
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suemckinney
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I am so overwhelmed with the news of this. Annette was the most awesome person who never held a grudge and never judged without information during an era of intolerance. This is one of those times I wish I would have acted on feelings and visited her while she was alive. Love and compassion for her family.