Lois J. Vial

Lois J. Vial

January 27, 1934 - November 25, 2023

Obituary

MADISON- Lois Jean Vial, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Sienna Crest. She was born on Jan. 27, 1934, in Edmund, Wis., the daughter of Claire and Gladys (Hanson) Thorison.


Lois graduated from Mineral Point High School. She married the love of her life, Ernest Elmo Vial, on Jan. 28, 1950, in Linden.


Lois’ family was very important to her. She put the needs of both her family and friends first. She always had an open door and enjoyed baking and sharing treats with anyone who stopped in to visit. Lois loved being outdoors gardening and watching the Packers and Brewers.


Lois is survived by her children, Eugene Vial, Vickie Williams and Terry Vial; grandchildren, Kristine, Alex, Matt, Tyler, Megan, Heather, Chandra, Erica, Tim, Kaley, Travis and Austin; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Noble and Mary Mussehl; daughters-in-law, Lisa Zimmerman and Denise Vial; and many nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gary and Rick Vial; daughter, Sheila Scheder; brother, Claire Jr.; son-in-law, Brad Williams; and daughter-in-law, Linda Vial.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service on Thursday.
 

The good Lord finally needed a really good Pasty, so he called the very best home.


A celebration of Lois’ life with be held at a later date.


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


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


Events

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Visitation
Thu Nov 30, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Thu Nov 30, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Thu Nov 30, 2023 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Highland Memory Gardens • 3054 County Rd BB, Madison, WI 53718
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Anonymous
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Sent with love and remembrance,Tom & Cara Thorison, Tim & Amy Thorison, Teresa & Eric Addison Tracy & Ruth Thorison, Tammy & Randy Rule
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John K Holmes
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Godspeed Lois, always have the great memories at the cabin in Avoca in the earlier years and spending time at the house in the country in Sun Prairie. You can now celebrate the Holidays/Birthdays with Elmo, Gary, Rick and Sheila in Heaven and say Hello to my mom and dad LeRoy and Marcella. Love, John K Holmes
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Anthony Stassi
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We would like to send our condolences from the Stassi Family to the entire Vial family. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Mike and Jayne Werren
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Thinking of all of you for the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother . May all your memories help comfort all of you. Mike and Jayne Werren
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Mike Wagner
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Lois was a wonderful woman, enjoyed having her at Sienna Crest, will miss her smile and stories, loved her Brewers excitement!!

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