Coletta M Knutson
March 12, 1941 - May 01, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Coletta M. Knutson, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on March 12, 1941, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Lepeska) Prochaska. Coletta married James Knutson on June 17, 1967, in Monfort, Wis. After moving to Madison, she worked for Rayovac and later GTE in several roles over the span of 27 years. Coletta then went to Auto Glass Specialists for 10 years and ended her career at Great Lakes Higher Education (Nelnet). Coletta was known for her beautiful handmade cards and her friends from the Tenth Inning will also remember Coletta's “Charlie's” famous gizzards and meatballs for holiday parties. She will also be remembered for her famous response, "fat, sassy, ornery and ugly." When she was asked, “How are you?”. Coletta is survived by her children, Karine (Sean) Spencer and Knute (Susan Gurriell) Knutson; grandchildren, Sydney Nelson and Natalie Knutson; siblings, Hubert (Bonnie) Prochaska, Blanche (Paul) Dailey, and Ronald (Sharon) Prochaska; brothers-in-law, Dick Burkard and Kenneth Hanson; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; and siblings, Rose Burkard, Irene Hanson and Leo Prochaska. A celebration of life gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Sunday, May 5, 2019. As Coletta would prefer, please come casually. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Ann's Hope Foundation for Melanoma Cancer at annshope.org. Our family would like to thank UW Hospitals and Clinics-Oncology, as well as Agrace HospiceCare for all the care and compassion they provided for Coletta during her stay. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Gathering
Sun May 5, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Karen
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Coletta was one of my all-time favorite co-workers, we shared many laughs over the years. She always kept me well stocked with peppermint candies and of course her wonderful cards! I will miss you terribly, my feisty friend! ❤ Rest in peace. -Karen
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Kenneth and Nicole Hanson
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Coletta, Irene, and I shared many memories together. After Irene 's passing, we got together
many times and met for steak night at the V.F.W. on lake side. It was there that I introduced Nicole
to Coletta. Nicole became very fond of Coletta, and thought very highly of her. I'm very sorry we won't be able to attend her funeral. I will be having major surgery on Monday and have to prepare for it on Sunday.
Ken and Nicole Hanson
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Lacresha Wright
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I worked with Ms Coletta for over five years. She was a No nonsense momma bear to me. You will be missed, especially at Great Lakes. Prayers for your family and may your soul rest in peace dear.
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KT
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Coletta taught me much that I know and many things that I still don't, things that I expect to learn only as time marches on without her clearing the path before me. She taught me that truth is sometimes painful, often freeing, and only rarely unnecessary.
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Karen Knutson
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We will miss Colletta with all our hearts. She was an inspiration to all of us.
May she rest in Peace
Love always, Philip, Karen, Kimberly and Windy Knutson
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Rebecca Fincutter
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I'll never forget Coletta's strength, sassy personality, and beautiful paper artwork. My condolences to her family and friends.