Laura Marie Jameson

Laura Marie Jameson

February 02, 1942 - November 03, 2022

Obituary

RACINE / MADISON - Laura M. Jameson, age 80, passed away on November 3, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin. Laura was formerly known as Laurence or Larry.  


Laura is survived by her spouse of 44 years, Catherine (Geselbracht); children, Betsy (Rick), Rachel, Sarah (Mike) and Jackie (Colin); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Kathy and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice (Lucason) and Melvin; and brother, Tommy.


Laura was a passionate woodturner, creating turned wood bowls and art for 40 years, showing in art shows and galleries around the Midwest. She was self-taught, with many interests and hobbies. Laura had a strong connection to the natural world and loved gardening, fishing and music - and even made string instruments. Laura was a 1962 graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine. She was a manager at JI Case for 30 years. Her art can still be found at Lemon Street Gallery in Kenosha.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  


Please send cards to Gunderson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wisconsin Craft (Wisconsincraft.org), Lemon Street Gallery (Lemonstreetgallery.org) or the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA.org).  Thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for their dedication and care.  


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420


Events

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Visitation
Wed Nov 30, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Wed Nov 30, 2022 @ 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Mary Levandoski
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Surrounding all those who cared for Laura with healing goodness.
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Rose Woodruff
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My sympathy to Catherine and all the family. I have fond memories of all the gardening conversations I had with Laura while riding the exercise bikes at UWP Wellness Center. An amazing person in so many ways. Rose Woodruff

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