Frances L. Foster
January 15, 1927 - December 27, 2016
Obituary
Madison-Frances "Louise" Foster, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at Heritage Monona. She was born on Jan.15, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Erma (Kitson) Joyce in Richland Center, Wis. Louise was a 1943 graduate of Richland Center High School. On Aug.16, 1947, she married Donald Foster. He preceded her in death in 2011. Louise worked and retired from the accounting department at the Wisconsin Air National Guard. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her confident "take charge" personality and her willingness to help family and friends when in need. Louise was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and had been very involved with various church organizations. She also was active with the Schenk School PTA and Eastside Club. Louise had a variety of interests including playing cards and belonged to several card clubs. She enjoyed traveling to see family and friends with a trip to Ireland being one of her favorite memories. Louise is survived by her daughters, Rita Quast and Faye (Jay Funkhouser) Foster; her son, Greg Foster; grandchildren, Matthew (Rebecca) Quast, Allison (Chad) Desmond, Sarah (Roger) Lippitt, Jarrod Katon, Shane Foster, and Adam Katon; great-grandchildren, Sophie Rubio, Lexy and Roger Lippitt and Kendall and Bo Desmond; sister, Joan (Tom) Sinniger; brother, Patrick (Karen) Joyce; sisters-in-law, Marge and Irene Joyce; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Donald, Louise was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Steve Quast; daughters-in law, Shelly and Gale; her sisters and their husbands, Eleanor (Bill) Jambois, Marie (Gale) Wanless, Kathryn ( husbands, Leonard Gilden and Warner Sponagle), Lorraine (Don) Brazones; and brothers, James (Avis), Tom, Joe and Emmett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday Jan. 6, 2017, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, St. Dennis Catholic Church or Agrace HospiceCare. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Monona and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care of Louise. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Wed Jan 6, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Jan 6, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Mary Lee Rossmaessler
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My deepest sympathy to Faye and all members of Louise's family. She was a wonderful woman!
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Gail Aaroen
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My sister in law, Jeannie, lived with Louise at Heritage Monona for the last 2 1/2 years. Jeannie thought that Louise and I were cousins, because we shared the same last name. At first, I said "no" we weren't, but I realized it was easier to just accept it. Every time we would see Louise, she would say "there is your cousin". I loved Louise's smile. I could see the twinkle in her eye, that helped me see the Louise that "was". Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease. Louise has been so sad the last few months. It broke my heart to watch her decline.. It is good to know she is in a happier place now.
Sincerely,
Gail Aaroen (Foster).