Elaine M. 'Mickey' Faile
March 19, 1922 - May 25, 2010
Obituary
MONONA-Elaine M "Mickey" Faile, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. She was born on March 19, 1922, in Columbus, the daughter of Bernie and Ingeborg (Fadness) Mickelson. Elaine studied voice and piano as a young woman at the Wisconsin School of Music. She attended Luther College, where she was the first female selected as alto solo for the production of Handels Messiah. She later graduated from UW-Madison with a liberal arts degree. She married Tom Hall Faile Jr. on June 23, 1945. Elaine taught piano for more than 35 years in both Beaver Dam and Monona, and was a member of the Madison Piano Teachers Association. She loved sharing her gift of music with her family and students. Elaine was a longtime active member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She performed with the Sweet Adelines for many years. Besides being an avid baseball fan and accomplished seamstress, some of her other hobbies included playing bridge, reading mysteries and doing cross-stitch. Elaine was very mindful of and never forgot any of her children or grandchildrens birthdays. She was interested in all things Norwegian. Elaine is survived by five children, Diane (John) Schoenwetter, Constance (Michael) Aehl, Thomas (Jan) Faile, Mark (Mary) Faile, and Rolf (Allison) Faile; daughter-in-law, Lauren Faile; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom; son, Douglas; and two brothers, Rolf and Donald. Memorial services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2010, with the Rev. Nick Utphall presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Spring Prairie Cemetery, Keyeser. Memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church. A special thanks to Shorehaven Rehabilitation and Seasons Hospice for their compassionate care of Elaine. Elaine will be dearly missed by friends and family.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Spring Prairie Cemetery, Keyeser.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Service:
Memorial services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2010, with the Rev. Nick Utphall presiding.
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Stacy and Mike McArdle
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
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Marge Brindley
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Diane and Family, My deepest,caring sympathy. In thought and prayer, Marge Brindley
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Monica (Bonano) Quale
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Rolf and Family, Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Your Mother sounded like an amazing woman. I just lost both my Parents this year, and know the pain you are experiencing. May the memories of your Mom bring a smile to your face and help to ease the pain.
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Nan Roberts
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Dear Tom and Family,
I send to you my deepest condolences at the loss of your mother. I have misplaced my contact info for you Tom, that I had from our last class reunion, so forgive me for not sending something more persnal through the mail. I have also been out of town and am just now reading the state journal on line. I hope this will reach you, albeit, late.
In 1976 with a small baby, I moved to Cardinal Crescent, and though I had not known your parents while growing up in Beaver Dam, I got to know them as neighbors, and always enjoyed talking with your mom. they had a beautiful husky if I remember correctly. I feel lucky to have known them, especially at that time of my life.
No matter how old we are, it is never easy to lose our parents. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thouoghts.
Most sincerely,
Nan Roberts