Cheryl Ann "Shimmy" (Lanzendorf) Brown
March 05, 1957 - January 23, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Cheryl Ann "Shimmy" (Lanzendorf) Brown, age 59, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on March 5, 1957, in Wauwatosa, the daughter of Louis and Beverly (Field) Lanzendorf. Cheryl graduated from Madison La Follette High School in 1975. She was employed by QBE Americas (General Casualty) for almost 40 years until her forced retirement in 2015. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Cheryl also enjoyed taking care of everyone's animals when needed, and grew a special bond with all of them. She was a true and devoted friend to all those who knew her. Cheryl is survived by her mother, Beverly; brother, Curt (Kathie) Lanzendorf; sister, Krista Auman (Mark Jolicoeur); very special nephew, Jake Auman; uncle, Steve (Jane) Field; aunts, Ann Lanzendorf, Polly Field, Shari Field and Pat (Joe) Owens; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; and uncles, William Field, Thomas Field and William Lanzendorf. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Cheryl's memory to Agrace HospiceCare, The Dean Foundation (Oncology Research) or Dane County Humane Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the Dean Clinic - Hematology and Oncology, especially Dr. Ryan Porter and Rose Schulte, APNP for all of the care provided to Cheryl during her battle with cancer. The family would also like to thank all of the wonderful staff of Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg for their compassionate and loving care of Cheryl during her final days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Sat Feb 11, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Diana Leighton
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Dear Lanzendorf family,
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you all. Cheryl fought very long and hard and now her pain has been settled and she is in heaven with angel wings on! I personally was happy I attended Cheryl's fund raiser at Village Lanes. It was a nice time and she was SO happy we all came! Thanks to Vinyl Thunder for all their support too.
So, from our Whitewater Bowling Club Family to YOU CURT and your family we are sorry for your loss. God Bless you and keep you.
With sympathy,
Diana Leighton
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scott bordeau
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Curtis, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Bordeau
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Allan and Toni Walker
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Cheryl we will miss you love talking to you at the restaurant and you and louise would go back and forth about different things it was so fun watching you two we will miss you soo much tell your neighbor barney hi for us you was such a sweet gal I'm so glad I texted you a few weeks ago love you your are not in pain no more love you Al and Toni Walker
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Colleen Serafini
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I am heart broken. I have spent countless hours/days with this beautiful soul. She was an angel to my step-kids throughout their growing up. They shared a very special bond with you. I will miss you my friend. Your laugh, your grin, your smile, your sense of humor. May you be resting peacefully my sweet Angel. You will always be remembered "Shimmy, Shimmy Coco Puff"
JT
Julie Thomas
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Cheryl and I met 33 years ago and have been great pals ever since. She will be so missed by so many. To know her was to love her. She was so special, a true friend. She loved all animals, even my parrots. Once when she was leaving, she said "I will call you tomorrow." The parrot replied before I could with "Oh, OK!": We laughed about that, and many other slaughters through the years. She also loved her family, and loved getting together with them. She was a great "pet sitter" and seemed to have time for everyone. She was also loyal to her job with General Casualty / QBE for many years, and this is where I met her. I am very fortunate to have known her and been her friend. Now, I am left with many good memories. Cheryl's family are in my thoughts and prayers.
JH
Jeff Herold
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Curt, Krista, & family,
Sincere condolences.
Jeff Herold & Cindy Lillge