Kimberly Ann Krall

Kimberly Ann Krall

September 05, 1958 - December 18, 2023

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MADISON - Kimberly’s first chapter started on Sept. 5, 1958, and concluded on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Every story needs a main character. For our family, that was Kim. To say she was loved would be an understatement. Unfortunately, cancer decided to change our story’s ending. But what will never change is what was instilled in each person she met.


Kim looked forward to the excitement of summer but appreciated the calm of winter. She spent every warm sunny day by her pool and every Christmas singing along to CDs of her years with Mr. Witte’s La Follette acapella choir while decorating. She really enjoyed the beauty of retirement after working with Kraft/Oscar Mayer for 30 years.


You could count on her to have everything ready for our annual family cabin trip to St. Germain and to be the first on the boat to watch the sunrise. You could count on her to be at Oktoberfest every year in La Crosse at her college alma mater as a 1980 graduate after two years at her beloved Richland Center. You could count on her to find peace in chaos and a thoughtful message just when you needed it. You could count on her.


To our main character, thanks for making the best memories for us. Stay bright, beautiful, we’ll be looking for you often. Miss you so much.


She is preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Ken Davidson; her mother and father-in-law, Georgiana and Leo Krall; and her grandson, Dex Hansen. She is survived by her perfect match of 42 years, her husband, Lyle; her children, Jackie (Scott) Hansen, Alex Krall, Kelsey (Nick) Ferguson and Jordan Krall; and her grandchildren, Oliver and Morgan Ferguson; as well as siblings, Kyle (Connie) Davidson, Kent (Sue) Davidson and Kerri (Paul) Pearson; many nieces and nephews; and her shadow, her golden retriever, Sky.


A celebration of life will take place at the EAST SIDE CLUB, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, with visitation from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and a reception from 7 p.m. until 12 midnight.


“I see skies of blue and clouds of white. The bright blessed day, dark sacred night. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world” - Louis Armstrong


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


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420





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Sat Jan 13, 2024 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
East Side Club • 3735 Monona Dr., Madison, WI 53714
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Pete Onstott
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Lyle and family, words escape me, something that would never happen to Kim. Kim and I worked together at Oscar way back in the day. During the time when Lyle and Kim met and got married. Her job was in accounting. She was an English major, she had been teaching some around Madison. I taught her accounting and then she did her best teaching job of her career. She taught me how to write. I was working on an MBA and struggling with anything written. She volunteered to edit my papers. Oh, man, it was nothing but red markups! But she didn’t just mark them up, she taught me how to position your points, layer your thoughts logically and best of all, keep sentences short and on point. Later on, I had to give many presentations and used her techniques. Look, I could write all kinds of things about her soul, her behavior, her values but you already know that. She was my friend for over 40 years. Even though we didn’t speak often she was and is in my heart always. Family, have a group hug and sing those Christmas songs. You should know that there are many others out there sending positive energy for your healing, we have lost a ray of sunshine and added to the beauty of a rainbow.
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Jeanne & John Nielsen
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Our heartfelt condolences to Kim’s family and friends, and our grandsons 🤍
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Robin Flores
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It was such a joy to have known Kim. I will miss her forever. Forever.
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Jim and Lynn Burhop
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I'm "retired" but working part time this weekend so can't attend. We are comforted to know that God has prepared a place for Kim in heaven.
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Char Lodl
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Jackie I didn't know your mom but working with you many years ago gave me a glimpse of what a wonderful fun-loving person she was as she truly passed those traits on to you. Embrace the memories. She will surprise you in the weeks and years ahead with little signs she is still with you always. Love, Char
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Laura Miller
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My beautiful and wonderful friend Kim. Oh my goodness I have so many wonderful memories. I have known Kim for 50 years. We were just the best of friends. High School, College both RC and LaCrosse, roommate’s, classmates. Choir mates. I mean I just have millions of stories. Our time in England and Paris. We roomed together and sang right next to each other. My life will never be the same but I know my love for her will live on forever. Lyle, Jackie, Alex, Kelsey and Jordan you were the loves of Kim’s life she was so proud of all of you. I will miss her smile, her song and especially her Christmas letter that brought us all up to date on your lives. I love you all.

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