Elizabeth "Liz" T. (Farrell) Nicholson
November 17, 1946 - January 13, 2014
Obituary
NICHOLSON, ELIZABETH T. “LIZ” (FARRELL)
MONONA-Elizabeth T. “Liz” (Farrell) Nicholson, age 67, of Monona, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. She was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Madison, the daughter of William and Margaret Farrell. She married Jim Nicholson on Aug. 16, 1969, in Madison. Elizabeth attended St. Patricks’s grade school, and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1964. She worked for Gunkel, Morton & Assoc. where she met the love of her life. After raising her children she then went on to work as an Administrative Assistant for Dejope Gaming and retired as the Receptionist for the City of Monona in January, 2013. Liz enjoyed boating, skiing and living on Lake Monona. Liz’s passion was her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Mary Madsen of Carver Minn., Jill (Steve) Sonntag of New Glarus, Jay (Hope) Nicholson of Mt. Vernon, Tom (Marcia) Nicholson of Appleton, and Tim (Marcy) Nicholson of Verona; grandchildren, Elle, Courtney, Carter, Nicholas and Addison; siblings, Brady (Jane) Farrell of Bonanza Colo., Mary (Mike) Gallagher of Cross Plains, and Jake (Mary) Farrell of Long Lake, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Sandy Farrell Roth; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William Farrell Jr.; and most recently, a nephew, Patrick Farrell. A private Funeral Service will be held. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to San Damiano Friary or Agrace HospiceCare. “Liz’s home was always the gathering place for friends and family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 18, 2014 @ 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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lucia
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Remember the good times, in those memories she will live on in your hearts forever. -The Schermans
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Eloise Klassy Kuenzi
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Brady and Jane, et al,
We were sorry to read of the loss of your sister, Liz. We now know where you are located. Off and on over the years, I (Eloise) have wondered where that "young" (compared to our others) nursing instructor was. I hope the years have served you well.
Eloise Klassy Kuenzi (Bill)
weknz@tds.net
MGH School of Nursing 1964
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Judy Kerl
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Jill and Hope and Family,
Please know there are many people who did not have the privilege to meet this wonderful person, but are thinking of you in your difficult time. We are sending our prayers and comforting thoughts to all of you at this time.
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Joan Andrusz
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Working with Liz at City Hall for 10 years left a lot of memories of her sense of humor, the obvious love she had for her family, and her strength when facing great difficulties. Many residents asked about Liz while paying their water and tax bills this year. One of Liz's favorite things was when people brought their dogs in with them to renew their licenses, or to just visit. Liz will be greatly missed and long remembered. Your are all in my prayers.
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Nancy Olson
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Jill, Hope and families,
I am so sorry. Grief is a hard road to travel. Take time and be good to yourselves. Speak your Mom's name aloud often and just take it one breath at a time.
Love,
Nancy Olson
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Lynne Wilson
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Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family. Darrell and Lynne Blood Wilson Reedsburg