Charlotte Grace Edwards
July 18, 1920 - March 03, 2021
Obituary
MCFARLAND/MADISON - Charlotte Grace Edwards passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 18, 1920, in Madison, the daughter of Charles and Gaea (Holtan) Kittleson of Sun Prairie. Charlotte was a graduate of Sun Prairie High School and Madison Business College. She married Robert "Bob" Edwards on April 3, 1943, at Burke Lutheran Church, where she was baptized and confirmed. They celebrated nearly 73 years of marriage before Bob's death on March 4, 2016.
Charlotte worked as a legal secretary during World War II. After raising her children, she served as church secretary and parish worker at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of Our Saviour's.
Charlotte was a founding member of the Ruth Guild, a member of the Women's Aid Society and Bethany Auxiliary. She served in many capacities for the Missionary Society because of her abiding faith in Jesus and belief in spreading the Word.
Charlotte loved entertaining family and friends, gardening, playing bridge and traveling in the U.S. and abroad with special trips to Uruguay, Norway, and Israel. She had a passion for her Norwegian heritage and genealogical research. She wrote many stories about her childhood on the farm during the Depression.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers, Earl and Irving. She is survived by her sister, Audrey Krebs; her son, Ronald Sr. of Madison; daughters, Cheryl Heiliger of McFarland and Gayl (Al) Johnson of Rothschild; grandchildren, Donald (Shannon) Heiliger of Brooklyn N.Y., Ronald (Crystal) Edwards Jr. of Monona, Beth (Mark) Edwards of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Chris (Heidi) Edwards of Middleton, Daniel (Tarah) Heiliger of Madison and David (Christina) Heiliger of Madison; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1201 Droster Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 6, 2021, with the Rev. Cory Hahnke and the Rev. Eugene Kock presiding. Friends and family may view her service via livestream at www.gundersonfh.com. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or to the Robert and Charlotte Edwards Scholarship at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn.
The family thanks Agrace HospiceCare for many home visits. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. "To God be the Glory."
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Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 6, 2021 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1201 Droster Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Funeral Service
Sat Mar 6, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1201 Droster Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Livestream
Sat Mar 6, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Lake Accotink Park • 5660 Hemming Ave, Springfield, VA 22151
Graveside Service
Sat Mar 6, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CDT
Roselawn Memorial Park • 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
Luncheon After Burial
Sat Mar 6, 2021 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (Madison) • 1201 Droster Rd, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Johanna Fabke
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It was my privilege to share some time with Charlotte during the years I lived at Skaalen Village. We I were regulars in the little knitting group, an intimate setting in which she told stories of the old days on the farm, a memory I treasure. Her kindness shone as brightly as her smile. Her insight into potentially difficult situations set an example from which we all could learn. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family she loved so dearly.
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Dennis Galarowicz
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Dear Ron, Cheryl and Gayl, My wife, Lea, and I are saddened to learn of your mother’s passing. As we express our condolences to you and your families, please find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Dennis Galarowicz
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Elaine McDonald
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This wonderful lady was like a second mother to me. During my growing-up years (age 4-15) I lived across the street from her on East Dean Avenue in Madison, and her daughter Cheryl was my best friend. I spent many happy hours in Charlotte’s lovely home, which was always immaculate and smelled of delicious foods she was preparing in the kitchen. (The only one that didn’t smell so delicious to me was the lutefisk!) Charlotte always seemed like the perfect mother to me – she was so attentive to the needs of her family. I am grateful that I was able to spend some time visiting with her and Cheryl in 2019, just after Charlotte’s 99th birthday. She was still the same vibrant, kind and loving person I had always remembered her to be. We should all be so fortunate to live such a long, healthy and happy life as Charlotte did. I will miss her! I send big hugs and heartfelt condolences to Cheryl, Gayl, Ron and their families.