Mabel LaVonne Clement

Mabel LaVonne Clement

March 18, 1937 - November 30, 2024

Obituary

MADISON - Micky Clement, born Mabel LaVonne Baumgartner, peacefully passed away on November 30, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1937, to Julius and Hilda (Christopherson) Baumgartner, and grew up on a farm in Fennimore, Wis.


After completing her education in the local schools, Micky pursued nursing and earned her Registered Nursing degree through Methodist Hospital in Madison, Wis. On April 12, 1958, she married Maurice Clement, and together they settled in Cottage Grove, where they raised four children. After retiring from nursing, Micky dedicated herself to working with local schools, supporting children with special needs.


Micky was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Maurice; her parents; her sister, Arlene Dempsey; and her brother, J. Peter Baumgartner. She is survived by her brothers, Thomas (JoEllen) Baumgartner of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Roy Peterson of Sparta, Wis.; sister-in-law, Sue Baumgartner of Yuma, Ariz.; and children, Michelle Clement of Waunakee, Wis., Mitchell (Valarie) Clement of Cottage Grove, Wis., Marcia (Jeff) Levake of Portage, Wis., and Marie (Joel) Hammond of Cottage Grove, Wis. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.


A celebration of Micky’s life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Micky's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Micky’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie and SSM Hospice for all the kind and compassionate care they gave her.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Tue Dec 17, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Celebration of Life
Tue Dec 17, 2024 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Phyllis M Winkler
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Micky and Maurice were the first to welcome us to the Cottage Grove area 50 years ago, meeting them at St. Pat's. We had many good times together, sharing family and friends. Phyllis and Gary Winkler
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Susan Baumgartner
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I will miss Micky so much. She and Clem meant the world to Pete and my family. She was always there for us no matter what. May you find peace and comfort in your next adventure dear sister. Love, Sue

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