Lola J. Brunsell
October 21, 1925 - June 30, 2020
Obituary
FITCHBURG / MADISON - Lola Jane Brunsell, age 94, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, where she is enjoying a reunion with family and friends she hasn’t seen in a long time. She was born on Oct. 21, 1925, to Glen and Gwendolyn (Brown) Skuldt in Madison, Wis. Lola was a lifelong Madison resident, living most of her time in Fitchburg. She graduated from West High School in 1943 and attended the UW-Madison. Lola married the love of her life, William R. Brunsell Jr. on June 15, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1976.
Lola enjoyed being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She inherited a passion for cooking from her mother and celebrated her Norwegian roots by making lefse, krumkake, rosettes, and fattigman cookies. She also enjoyed being active in church activities like teaching Sunday school and participating in women’s fellowship groups.
Lola is survived by her children, Craig (Jane) Brunsell, Gail Brunsell, and Deb (Bob) Munter; seven grandchildren whom she called “her extra blessings,” Andrea, Brian (Sarah Kay), Sarah (Chadd), Jenn (Matt), Christy, Jake (Chelsea) and Jordan; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Carter Brunsell.
Private family services were held at Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral and Cremation Care and Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Pro-Life Wisconsin. Online condolences may be shared at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5002
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Nancy Edwards Hoehne
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I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My parents, Ed and Ann Edwards were good friends of Bill and Lola. We moved to Iowa in 1959 and had many visits back and forth for years. My mom came to Madison often to visit and saw your mother a lot. I have many fond childhood memories of picnics with you on Lacey Rd. Your mother was a wonderful person, She will be missed.
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Daniel Nelson
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I am very sorry to hear of your loss Deb and family. The good news is that she clearly knew the Lord before her passing and that we WILL get to see her again! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Nelson
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Dorothy Schmidt
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Dear Family of Lola,
So sorry for your loss. Losing one's mom is one of the
greatest crosses in life.
Lola was a special lady and such a delight knowing her from Coventry.
We had a laugh one night when she got into my son's truck by mistake. His truck was black,
same as her son's.
May God give you courage for the days ahead. Thankful for the joys you had with your mom.
Forever in my heart,
Love and sympathy, Dorothy Schmidt