Alice L. (Hansen) Simmons
March 13, 1941 - October 08, 2013
Obituary
MONONA – Alice L. (Hansen) Simmons, age 72, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at her home of natural causes. She was born on March 13, 1941, in Greenwood, the daughter of Harold and Hazel (Fingerson) Hansen. Alice married Hilbert Simmons on March 31, 1962, at Springdale Lutheran Church in Mt. Horeb. She was a strong, sweet person and was loved by all. Alice raised five children and was a caring mother and doting grandmother. She was a beautician and loved her work.
Alice is survived by her children, Neil (Birgit) Simmons, Harlan Simmons, Daniel Simmons, Dawn (John Castrege) Simmons and John (Liz) Simmons; grandchildren, Carl, Brenna, Gregory, Jacob and Joshua; brother, Royce Hansen and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hilbert; and a sister, Meredith.
Funeral services will be held at MONONA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, with the Rev. John Reinke presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and also at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church. We will love and miss you. “None better.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Lois M. (Lindroth) & Al Martin
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Alice's family.
Just visited with her at our 55th class reunion.
God bless.
Lois M. (Lindroth) & Al Martin, Arkdale
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Sharon Hanke
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Prayers for the whole family from Uncle Robert & Aunt Rowena Buettner and cousin Sharon (Buettner) Hanke in Wausau.
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Gail Chrisler
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My heart is saddened with the passing of Alice. She was always so cheerful and like a sister to me. My prayers and thoughts are with all of her family during this difficult time. May God comfort you all. Love, Aunt Gail Chrisler.
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Heather Rassmann Dargel
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Alice was such a nice woman. I got to know her through her son, Johnny. Alice used to be my hair stylist. She was always pleasant and friendly whenever we came to the house to see John. My deepest sympathy to John, Neil, Dan and Dawn, as well as their families. Alice will be greatly missed by many. Sending prayers and God's comfort to you in your time of sorrow.
Heather Rassmann Dargel, Damon Hoffmann, Don and Annelise Dargel
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Patrick and Christy Worley
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We are sorry for your loss. My brother is friends with Harlan, so we wish to send our regards to the whole family at this time of loss of a dear and loved one.
with our regards
Patrick and Christy Worley
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brianh@widen.com
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All of our prayers go out to Neil, Dan, Harlan, Dawn, grandchildren and all other family and friends.
Alice will be greatly missed in our lives.
When my mother Marty Hoffmaster (Alice's sister) passed away, when I was down, Alice shared a framed poem that showed a sailing ship disappearing into the ocean mist, saying that she was not gone, just starting another journey. Alice is continuing her own new journey . . . peace to all. Live and love with all of your heart, like Alice did.