MADISON - Surrounded by love, Ann Behrens passed away at home on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

It's been a great life thanks to my family and friends who I leave behind.

Especially my nieces and their families, Elizabeth and Marty Stahle, Lydia and Zach; Vicki and John Huettl and Alex; and Kathy Treu and Tim. My dearest friend, Mary Lewis. My girls; Pam, Diane, Doreen and Laura. And those who went before me. My parents, Elmer and Lydia, brothers, Peter and Jim and sister-in-law Rose.

Ann, together with her brother, Peter, owned Flagstad Flower Shop on Schenk’s Corners from 1981 until retirement in 2011. The flower shop was a place where customers became friends and those who entered through the back door were like family.

Ann will be greatly missed by her family, friends and faithful companions, Maybelline, Oso and Joanie.

Auntie Ann was a light in our lives and our love for her will never dim. She was our blessing from God and we admired her greatly. Ann lived her life with grace and elegance. She was kind, loving and funny. She made the special times in our lives more special. She never forgot a birthday, holiday or a “favorite” day. Auntie Ann was a cheerleader for all our accomplishments, she listened and guided with wisdom. She was someone we always wanted to be near. We were lucky to have her as long as we did, but it will never be long enough. Thank you for being our aunt and friend. We will miss you.

Ann was my dearest friend and soul sister. A true blessing in my life. Over the last 6 years she had many challenges and she faced each and every one of them with strength and courage and all with grace and beauty. She is a true inspiration. Through the years we have shared laughter, tears and more shenanigans than should be mentioned. Ours is a friendship with no end.

Where there was Ann there was joy. For this group of friends, she was the calming voice in the room, the listening ear to all of our stories, the words that gave great wisdom, the eyes that saw our faults and loved us anyway. The touch that meant we were in a safe space. Ann was the “matriarch” of our little group. Together we laughed, tipped a few, ate a bunch, traveled a bit, dealt a lot of cards, chatted a ton and loved each other’s company. We love you Ann. Your seat at the game table will always be open for you.

Please consider honoring the memory of Ann with a memorial to UW Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare.

At Ann’s request, no funeral services will be held.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." - Kahlil Gibran.

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

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Ann M. Behrens

August 31, 1948 - January 20, 2022

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