Edna Lucile (Anderson) Kleven

STOUGHTON-Edna Lucile (Anderson) Kleven, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She was born on Nov. 11, 1916, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Carl and Selma (Aslakson) Anderson. Edna grew up on the family farm in Dunkirk and graduated from Stoughton High School. On April 30, 1937, she married Hjalmer Kleven and they resided in Madison until they purchased a farm in Cooksville when their youngest child was born. Edna was a very active person, gardening, cooking and had many hobbies. After learning the art of hardanger later in life, she made over 100 pieces, most of which were given away to family and friends. Edna was cherished and loved by her family and friends who will miss her kind heart, sense of humor and generosity. Edna is survived by her sister, Berdine Alme; son, Duane of Middleton; daughters, JoAnn (Clair) Lien of Stoughton and Elaine (Russell) Hoffer of Madison; grandchildren, Kurt Kleven, Brian Lysne (Ann Gerl), Mike Lysne (Carrie), David Hoffer, Robert (Keri) Hoffer, Douglas (April) Hoffer, Deborah (Moroni) Mills, and Marilyn Hoffer; six step-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hjalmer; her step-mother, Lou; sisters, Claudine Anderson, and Dorothy Spilde; brothers, Obert (infant), and Clifford; daughter-in-law, Ramona Kleven; and granddaughter, Charlotte Jones. Funeral services will be held at Skaalen Chapel, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, with the Rev. James Koza and the Rev. Richard Halom presiding. Burial will be at Eastside Lutheran Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Vennevoll Club House. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Edna’s name to First Lutheran Church, Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, or Stoughton Food Pantry. The family extends their sincere thanks and appreciation for the loving care and kindness given to Edna by the Riverwalk Staff at the Skaalen Home. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 (608) 873-4590 www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Burial will be at Eastside Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Edna’s name to First Lutheran Church, Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, or Stoughton Food Pantry. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Skaalen Chapel, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, with the Rev. James Koza and the Rev. Richard Halom presiding.