Charline Rose Burgess

Charline Rose Burgess

October 04, 1931 - July 12, 2023

Obituary

MADISON - Charline R. Burgess, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born on Oct. 4, 1931, in Randolph, Wis., the daughter of Charles Gilmore and Justine (Blochwitz) Gilmore.


Charline graduated from Randolph High School in 1949 and went on to complete secretarial college. She worked as a secretary at Washington National Life Insurance Company and then at the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture. She also composed monthly newsletters for the United Methodist Church in Madison.


Charline married William Holman then Gordon Burgess. In her free time, she enjoyed bird watching, doll collecting, crafting, miniatures, travel, cross-county skiing and hiking.


Charline is survived by her sons, Christopher Holman and Brent Holman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, William Holman; her second husband, Gordon Burgess; and son, Todd Holman.


A funeral service will be held at RANDOLPH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 227 N. High St., Randolph at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. All are welcome. Everyone who was a friend of Charlene’s is a friend of the family. Charlene will be laid to rest in the Randolph Cemetery.  


Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.



Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Funeral Service
Sat Oct 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Randolph United Methodist Church • 227 N. High St., Randolph, WI 53956
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Christopher
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She was the kindest person I ever knew. She loved her family and made friends wherever she went. She lived her life fully from her heart, and everyone who knew her loved her dearly. Love, Christopher
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Tracey Fairchild Aldridge Mustaca
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Cousin Charline, was a fun girl, age meant nothing to her until becoming ill. She was an adventurous person, traveled around the world, visited friends, helpful always to family. She was a jewel, she brightened up many people's lives. She made sweet cloth dollies for my daughters, Tahleah Reign now 40, and Tivoli Aylish Skye 28. Also,gave great picture books that the kids could move pictures about. Our grand daughter Davina Melody Rose loves the dolls and books still in excellent condition! She loved Shirley Temple, popcorn, birds, nature and all nationalities of people. Her beloved eldest Son Todd Holman left us not too long ago suddenly and was way too much for Charline to bear. Her other 2 loving sons helped her until her last breath. I hope Chris and Brent realize how much their mother was an integral part of the extended family,( as were her parents Great Auntie Justine Rose, and Husband Chuck Gilmore.) It's so great most of the family stayed near Randolf Wisconsin were so many of our loved ones wait for the Ressurrection; spoken of by our King and redeemer Jesus Christ. Revelation 21:3,4. I will search for my photos of Charline, I loved her, and she loved me. We spoke often and wrote back and forth. Whenever we saw each other we were incredibly happy to see one another.
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Joy Dolby
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Dear Family of Charline, My Mother, Alice, became friends with Charline and Gordon through church in Madison. After Gordon passed, Mom and Charline travelled together and shared great memories of those times. The few times I had the pleasure of being with Charline, it was always a good conversation and I remember that she was a stylish dresser, down to her shoes! My Mom was always grateful to have been friends with Charline. With warm regards, Joy Dolby and family
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Judy @ Randolph Memorials
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Tracey Fairchild Aldridge/Mustaca
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Charline had an easy laugh and a ready smile with a sparkle in her eye. She was generous with her live. And cared a lot about people. The loss of Gordon hit her hard but she still had her Son's who helped her. She was very sad not to have any grand children. She loved old movies, popcorn, dolls and miniatures. Lived hiking and birds God's beauty. She loved family and it was extremely hard on her with so many gone. I miss her and wait until I hopefully will be there to welcome her back to life as Jesus resurrected Lazarus and little girl he spoke of as " sleeping" ...yes, death is the final sleep. But through Jesus Christ our Lord, Jehovah has made it possible for us to see them again. It will be quite a welcoming back to all that loved her. As well as welcoming back her Son Todd. Jehovah God Sovereign of the Universe promises once " this good news of the Kingdom / Government must be preached first around the entire earth and then the end will come. Signs of the times at 2 Timothy 3. And Matthew 24. We look forward to a grand family reunion with Uncle Charles , Auntie JR, Marshall S. Lachner, Todd Holman, baby Beverly Elaine Lachner, and Eleanor B. Lachner, Marshall S. Lachner JR, Great Auntie Carol her daughter Patti, great Uncle Charles Gilmore.....Revelation 21:3,4...we will see the end of crying, sickness, death and bad memories..left with peace on earth and live for others. Hallowed be thy name Jehovah being proven presently as The Rightful Sovereign of the amazing Universe. May Jehovah bless and keep us and keep our eyes on the prize of everlasting life under God's rulership forever and ever Amen!

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