Phyllis Mae Alesch-Ianieri

MADISON-Phyllis Mae Alesch-Ianieri, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at Serenity Homes in DeForest. She was born on July 25, 1934, in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Anthony and Bertha (Berry) Alesch. Phyllis married Carmine Ianieri on April 16, 1955, in Shawno and together they had a daughter, MaryAnne. She attended Shawno High School in Shawno, where she was named prom queen, and Northwestern University in Evanson, Ill. for one year. After completing airline training, she secured employment at United Airlines in New York City, N.Y. and Elk Grove Village, Ill. where she worked for 20 years. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, traveling, skiing, golfing, dancing and caring for her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, MaryAnne Johnson; grandchildren, Eric (Megan) and Laura Johnson; brother, Vern (Mary) Alesch; and many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Bob, Gordon and Don Alesch. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family would like to thank the staff at Serenity Homes in DeForest and Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion, and also the South Madison Coalition for the Elderly for many years of service and assistance. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Agrace HospiceCare or South Madison Coalition for the Elderly. Her sweetness, smile, and playful sparkle in her eye will be greatly missed by her family and those who cared for her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.