Ellen Virnoche
November 28, 1930 - June 02, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Ellen Virnoche, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Armagh, N. Ireland on Nov. 28, 1930, the loving daughter of Mary (Toner) Kelly. Ellen married the love of her life, Richard Virnoche, on Aug. 21, 1954, and they celebrated 65 wonderful years together.
Ellen grew up in Ireland, and while she lived most of her life away from her home, she never lost her Irish identity. She loved to garden and read, and she was a wonderful knitter. She was a deeply faith-filled woman and a very loving grandmother. Ellen was fiercely loyal, intelligent, and had a deep sense of justice. She was kind, happy and loving. Never one for the spotlight, she loved the peace that came from working in her beautiful flower gardens.
Ellen is survived by her husband, Richard; her daughter, Antonette (John) Nixon; her two sons, Tim (Karen) Virnoche and Tom (Holly) Virnoche; her loving grandchildren; and many family members in Ireland. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry; grandson, Colin; two brothers; a sister; and her mother.
Private family services will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church with Monsignor Ken Fiedler presiding. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials may be gifted in Ellen's name to the Catholic MultiCultural Center in Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Christine Eckel
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Our hearts go out to the whole Virnoche family at this time. May Ellen's lovely soul rest in the peace of Christ. Richard, Tim, Karen, Tom, Holly, and families---we send our deepest condolences and love at this difficult time. In peace, Christine, Scott, Eva, & Ethan Eckel
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Imelda Kelly
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Ellen was a lovely gentle elegant woman and is now with her loved ones who have passed away. She will always be remembered by her sister-in-law Imelda
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Linda Kloosterboer
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What a lovely, lovely woman. I loved taking my kids, and then little ones that I was watching over to your parents' house. They were always so welcoming and so much fun. Your mom seemed to have a perpetual smile on her face. There were always warm cookies shared and the invitation to return to Mr. and Mrs. V's house. If she was in her gorgeous gardens she answered questions and was so modest about her talent. I know how you (and especially Mr. V) will miss her. The world is a little less bright today. Hugs and love to all of you.
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Ellen kelly
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Thinking of all the family at this sad time ,rip aunty Ellen
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Kathy & Will Willman
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With love and prayers for the entire family...she was a dear soul and will be missed.
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Barbara Gallogly
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Dick and Family, We are very saddened to learn of Ellen's passing. She was such a kind and friendly person and put-up with having 4 children and all of their shenanigans living next door. Many times I would walk over and admire Ellen's gardens - she taught me so much about plants. I once commented that I was so happy there was a fence between our yards because then she didn't have to view our yard - her comment was "You are tending to the garden of your children and that is a much more important garden than mine." I'll never forget her kindness and love for all. With our deepest condolences. Barb and Stu Turner