Micol F South

Micol F South

May 23, 2011 - February 17, 2023

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CROSS PLAINS - Micol Frederick South, age 11, of Cross Plains, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at American Family Children’s Hospital. He was born on May 23, 2011, in Madison, Wis., the son of Susan Pertzborn and Jeremy South.


Micol attended Primrose School of Middleton and was currently a student at Glacier Creek Middle School. Micol was fun loving and quick witted. He had an infectious smile and laugh.  He loved making friends of all ages and spending time with family. Micol will truly be missed.


Micol loved karate and was working on his black belt test at Infinity Martial Arts. He enjoyed going to Badgers games and playing sports. He loved reading, drawing, writing, going to the family farm to see the animals and riding on the UTVs, running, fishing and anything related to the outdoors. Micol also loved working with his hands and building things. He liked playing all kinds of video and board games, especially Checkers, Chess and Jenga. He liked arm wrestling and eating liver.


Micol is survived by his mom, Susan Pertzborn (fiancé, Curt Rood) and soon to be stepsister, Katie (Rood) Lundey; his dad, Jeremy South (fiancée, Addie Moore) and soon to be stepbrothers, Ashaunta and Azaiah McCray; maternal grandparents, Joe Pertzborn and Linda (Ziegler) Pertzborn; paternal grandparents, Robert and Kathleen (Schmaltz) South; his maternal uncle and aunt, Dennis Pertzborn and Amber Shada; his paternal uncles and aunts, Matt and Sara (Wiza) South and Justin and Margie Wright; cousins, Ivy and Henry Pertzborn and Arianna and Jack South; maternal great-grandmothers, Helene Pertzborn and Ruth Ziegler; and many great-aunts, uncles and cousins.   


He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfathers, Leonard Ziegler and Frederick Pertzborn; paternal great-grandparents, Matthew and Ann Schmaltz and Burr and Margaret South; as well as his second cousin, Bobby Joe Esser.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, at 12 noon on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, with Father Tom Kelley and Father Scott Jablonski concelebrating. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVE STREAM may visit Micol’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at 12 noon on Friday. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.


The family would like to thank the staff at American Family Children’s Hospital for their compassionate care.


Memorials may be made to Joseph Pertzborn at Lake Ridge Bank in memory of Micol South.


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


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761


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Angelica Colbert
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It is simply unfair that Micol was taken from this world so soon. He was such a sweet young man with the biggest heart. I know he was a big animal lover who we are told loved all creatures, including our 3 dogs, and they loved him right back!!! We are thankful that he was able to spend a day playing with our pups not long before he passed and we just know there are lots and lots of animals in heaven who will love him up! May he rest in peace and love. Our deepest condolences to Susie, Curt and all of Micol’s family and friends. ❤️Angelica, Nick, Lynnea, Evan & the pugs.
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Ariana South
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My buddy, my friend! I miss you! Love, Ariana
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Dave Murray
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I am deeply sorry for your loss. Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time. Love, Dave Murray
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Jack South
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Playing remote control bumper cars was so much fun! I love you! ~Jack
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Justin Choe
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When I first met Micol, our relationship was a troubled one. I, a green teacher and child care provider, just trying to establish order and structure out of the chaos of an empty classroom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Micol, a boy of nine years, simply trying his best to make good of a situation he felt was unfair and unfavorable - more than I realized. However, I learned more about my new student, and through conversation and some friendly games of Checkers and Chess when time allowed, he learned more about his teacher. I learned about our similar family histories and experiences as well as our shared passion for making people laugh and practicing martial arts. He learned about how committed I was to ensuring every student under my wing was well taken care of to the best of my ability, and in time, we trusted each other. In time, we became good friends. Student and teacher. He once told me he felt he had learned in a year with me how to be a good person, and I told him that he had helped me to be a better one. Around that time, unlike initially, he was often smiling when he was in my classroom. I was always happy when he would arrive. Among the many students I got to know while I ran that classroom, Micol was among my very best. When I left my position, Micol was among the few whom I told about my departure early. He was sad, of course, but I told him that when I saw him again, perhaps we would talk as fellow black belts rather than simply a teacher to a student. I hope I had given him some happy memories. Throughout all the strife he suffered quietly, he remained a good person. He deserved to be happy. I wish we could have talked again so we could talk about how nerve-wracking it was to be preparing for our black belt tests. To his family, particularly his mother, whom I had met and spoken with a few times when I was his teacher, I am truly sorry for your loss. I cannot offer much, unfortunately, but know that Micol had a true friend and was a true friend. I daresay he was the best male student I had, and he will not be forgotten. - Mr. Choe
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Christine Kuzdas-Portzen
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My son was in the same karate classes as Micol. I remember watching one day as he partnered with my son. I remember thinking 'wow, that kid is so patient and kind and gentle! He'll be a great blackbelt!' He took the time to work with my son to help him with his technique. He was so encouraging and positive. That interaction has stuck in my memory because he was just so kind. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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