JoAnne E Brandel
July 07, 1936 - July 14, 2019
Obituary
MONONA-Joanne E. Brandel, age 83, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Louis and Josephine (Caruso) Thompson. Joanne graduated from Central High School in 1953. She is survived by her partner of 37 years, Lawrence Schmidt, with whom she worked at Schmidt's Auto.
Joanne was very creative and enjoyed painting, sketching and designing things. She was an amazing crossword extraordinaire.
Joanne is also survived by her children, Phillip Brandel and Jacqueline Ochoa; three grandchildren, Mariano De Dompablo, Melissa (Ted Kirchner) De Dompablo and Damian De Dompablo; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel Rochelle and Elijah Rochelle; partner, Lawrence Schmidt; sister, Patricia (Mel) Daggett; sister-in-law, Sigrid Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and James Thompson; and husband, Thomas Paull Brandel.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Joanne’s name to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Jul 26, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Jul 26, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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jodie schmidt
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It will be the little things that we will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories that we all cherish that will get us through., all our love - Schmidt’s Auto Inc.
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Phillip J. Brandel
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I will remember the frog suit for Carnival, the help with reading English, the drawing, the time we spent while I watched you put on your makeup in the morning. I will also remember when you cried because your mother had died, or how you were worried about me when Dad died. All those moments, no--all of the moments--good and bad, I will cherish. For what is life if you can't live both the UPS and DOWNS. With love, Your Son.
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Sigrid Thompson
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Joanne's aspirations led her to experience the many flavors of the world allowing her to spread her wings from the Green Bush to travel far and wide. After her husband’s death, she settled back in Madison, perhaps in a little more befitting manner. Underneath her often firm exterior lay a generous soul who lent a helping hand to her family in times of need.
I would like to imagine she has joined her parents, her two brothers, her nephew (all who left this earth far too early) – as well as other distant relatives somewhere in the universe, gently guiding us through our remaining journey on earth
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Corrina
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In all the years I was blessed to know you & have your friendship, I will always carry your smile, laugh, and generosity memories in my heart. Frogs 🐸 are still a thing with Kayla, an obsession she got from you🙂 I was saddened to learn of your passing. I'm sure you are catching up with all the loved ones who have passed before. Until we meet again. Corrina