Alma R. Torpy
December 05, 1933 - October 19, 2019
Obituary
MADISON- Alma Torpy-Hanusa passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Alma was born to Edward and Pauline Brabender of Ashton, Wis. in December of 1933. She married Wayland Torpy of Madison, in January of 1960. After Wayland passed in 1991, Alma remarried Glen Hanusa of Monona, in July 2009.
In 1942, Alma’s family moved to Waunakee, Wis. After graduation from Waunakee High School, in 1952, Alma moved to Madison, Wis. where she worked as a switchboard operator for Wisconsin Telephone. In 1955, she graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and began her lifelong career as a Registered Nurse. Alma’s nursing career consisted of a variety of assignments such as ER, pediatrics, orthopedics and Eating Disorders. She entered retirement the end of 2004.
Alma was organizer of the Methodist Hospital Nurses Association, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society and volunteer at Allis Elementary School. She enjoyed dancing, singing, listening to Big Band music, tending to her flower gardens, sewing and needle point, picking berries to make jam, baking cookies, having family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.
Alma is survived by her husband, Glen Hanusa of Monona, Wis.; her sons, Douglas (Barbara) of Mount Pleasant, Mich., Craig (Joy) of Madison, Wis., Randall (Mary) of Oregon, Wis., and Brent (Liza) of Tucson, Ariz.; Glen’s daughter Mary (Rick) Schuff of Madison, her sister, Stella Kneer of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Fred (Donna) Baines of Diamond Bar, Calif.; sister, Lora (James) Schwenn of Blue Mounds, Wis.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayland Torpy; daughter, Holly Ann Torpy; and sister, Rosalind Brabender.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.
Special thank you to Agrace HopiceCare and their staff in caring for Alma Torpy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be gifted in Alma’s name to Agrace HospiceCare Foundation or the American Parkinson Disease Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Oct 24, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Oct 25, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Oct 25, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Mary Lu Anderson
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I graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing several years after Alma. I remember working with her for many years after that time. She was a wonderful mentor to younger nurses. She had genuine grace and wisdom to deal with multiple circumstances in a hospital setting. Alma had a kindness and composure that helped her patients endure untold medical situations. Beyond that she was also a strong mentor and role model to her co workers. I benefitted from her wisdom and friendship. My deepest sympatny to her family
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Peggy
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Spaanem Avenue Mamas. They gave so much and asked so little. Everyone was family and always will be. Alma you will be missed by all your family. Such a kind sweet heart.
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Catherine Gray
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Our deepest condolences to all the Torpys at this time of sorrow. Alma was such a lovely lady. She was devoted to her family. May you rest in peace and may your family find peace.
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Jamie A Monaco
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What I remember most about my Grandmother was her poised and dignified disposition. Which I feel was greatly reflected in the way she spoke, the delicacy in which she wrote and the precision of the fancy shoes she picked out!💖 She was a very intelligent woman and I have great respect for the wisdom and stories she shared with me through her many cards and letters. I will miss her dearly 🙏🏽
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Pat Maniaci
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My deepest sympathies to Glen and Alma’s family in the passing of this lovely lady. Two of my fondest memories of Alma are the joint Birthday celebrations with her sisters-in-law Betty Hanusa and Shirley Buss at Quivey’s Grove in December. And the time playing cards at Alma and Glen’s home with Betty Hanusa also there. Rest In Peace Dear Alma. Pat Maniaci
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Eric Gordon
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Dear Alma's Family--Expressing our belated condolences on the loss of Alma. We regrettably were unable to attend her services and want to let you know how much we enjoyed her company when she and friends, including my father Harry Gordon, would sing and dance to Chuck Evans. Alma was a kind and loving woman. Sincere sympathies. Eric and Kris Gordon