Janet M Nelson

Janet M Nelson

October 11, 1934 - June 03, 2023

Obituary

MADISON - Janet Marie Nelson, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at home. She was born on Oct. 11, 1934, in Edgerton, the daughter of Oscar and Marie (Hartman) Nelson. Janet graduated from Stoughton High School and Marquette University. She married Timothy Reilley.


Janet worked as a dental hygenist for Dr. Sterr Dental Office in DePere and was a member of the American Dental Association and Altrusa. She enjoyed 37 years working with the same dental practice, receiving over 74 letters of thanks from various patients upon her retirement. Janet was a long-standing member of the Western Koshkonong community. She was very loved by all she encountered. Janet and Tim were world travelers.


Janet is survived by her husband, Timothy; sister, Helen (Kent) Karberg; nephew, Brian (Liz Eugster) Larson; niece, Kristen (Bob Johnson) Nelson; sister-in-law, Nancy Nelson; and great-nephew, Harrison Glen. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Larson; brother, Nils Nelson; and niece, Lisa Field Stark.


A funeral service will be held at WESTERN KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Burial will follow at Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the service on Thursday.


Memorials may be made to the Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church, Marie H. Nelson Children’s Room Memorial Fund at the Stoughton Public Library, the Margaret Larson RN/Health Care Scholarship Fund at Stoughton High School, or a charity of your choice.


The family would like to thank Janet’s nurses, Mary Ann, Anna, Ally and Carol from Anna’s Compassionate Care; her caretakers especially Kim, Matasha, Natasha, JJ and Jeri, Agrace Hospice Home Care and her friends and neighbors.


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


Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590



Events

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Visitation
Wed Jun 14, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care • 1358 Hwy 51 N. @ Jackson St., Stoughton, WI 53589
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Visitation
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church • 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Funeral Service
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church • 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Graveside Service
Thu Jun 15, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CDT
Western Koshkonong Cemetery • -, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Matasha Hubbard
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I am always grateful for the time I spent with Janet Nelson with watching The Golden Girls tv show. Janet Nelson you will be missed
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Kathleen Svabek
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To Tim and Janet's family- we send our deep, heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your sweet Janet. We met Janet at an SNC event and became endeared to her witty humor, her smile and her laugh. She was so kind and easy to love. Janet left an indelible impression on us and we will miss her. She dedicated her life to her faith & family. May God bestow eternal light & joy upon her. Rest in peace dear friend, Janet~ we love you!
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Thomas E. Terry
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Tim - I so sorry to hear about Janet's passing; I have always enjoyed being with the two of you. I didn't get the news until this morning as i am on an isolated island in Greece. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Terry
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Duane DeLorme
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I was so lucky to meet and share the duplex next to Janet on Taft St., Green Bay in the 1970’s. I treasure all the times we spent together and the years of long phone calls! Wonderful years of memories. Tim, you have my deepest sympathy. Janet was one of a kind, a very special woman and friend. She will be missed. Duane DeLorme, Green Bay.
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Anonymous
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Rest in Peace, dear friend...From your friends at American Family Children's Hospital and UW Foundation.
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Willie Van De Loo
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Tim, I want to offer you my sympathies and prayers. I have many happy memories of Janet as my hygenist and with you at St. Norbert College and T Righino Willie Van De Loo

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