Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Cunningham
June 20, 1931 - January 05, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Elizabeth J. “Betty” Cunningham, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 20, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of George and Katherine (Patterson) Anderson. Betty married Milo “Mike” Cunningham on May 23, 1953, at First Congregational Church. She retired from AT&T in October of 1988 after 25 years in customer service and as a telephone operator. Betty enjoyed arts and crafts, jigsaw puzzles, and visiting casinos. Most of all, Betty enjoyed spending time with family and was looking forward to spending time with her great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Milo; children, Greg (Nikki) of Houston, Steve (Debra) of Dallas, Diane (Fred) Goetz of Cottage Grove, Connie (David) Peterson of Monona, and Bruce (Cherylyn) of Oregon; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; sister, Mildred Nechuta; brother, Rodney Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Alice, Imogene, and Dolores; and brother, Stanley. Funeral services for Betty will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, with Rev. Lex Liberatore presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. as well as from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. A luncheon will be held at the VFW Post 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Rd., following burial. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. as well as from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Funeral services for Betty will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, with Rev. Lex Liberatore presiding.
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Thelma Handel
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You were very muched loved by everyone you can in contact with , always made time for everyone at any time Loved You Aunt Betty
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Janice Wheeler
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You were loved by everyone Aunt Betty. You will dearly be missed. You are now in God's hands and His home.
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Barb & Kim Schwartzman
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I am deeply saddened and in tears, that I will be unable to make Aunt Bettys funeral. I am on second shift and I have to work 16 hours on Wednesday. Aunt Bets was and will always be very special to me. Every memory with her will remain in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Love, Barb & Kim Schwartzman
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DON AND KATHY STEINBECK
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WISH I COULD BE THERE BUT I AM WORKING TO JOBS AND CAN NOT GET OFF WE ARE THINKING OF YOU KATHY AND DON AND FAMILY
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Julie Anderson Frownfelder
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My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I have many fond memories of your Mom when we were kids probably getting into to some kind of mischief!
Please know that I love each and every one of you and that you are in my thoughts and payers during this difficult time
Julie Anderson Frownfelder
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Aimee Piccolo
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Keeping your family in our prayers. Will remember how great a family my nephew has every time we see him, and thankful for his wonderful family when his baby brother arrives. Will be sure to keep everyone in my thoughts. With love.