Cheryl L. Capps (Dickie)

Capps, Cheryl L. (Dickie) MADISON Cheryl L. (Dickie) Capps, age 54, lost her life to cancer on Monday, July 28, 2008, at HospiceCare Inc. She was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Baraboo, the daughter of Duane and Donna (Waffenschmidt) Dickie. Cheryl graduated from Baraboo High School in 1971 and Madison Area Technical College in 1973. She was united in marriage to Larry Capps on Oct. 12, 1974, in Baraboo. Cheryl was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light as a stenographer. After taking a break to raise her children, she went to work for the Madison Public School System and maintained records for special education. She was an active member of Monona Oaks Church, serving as a church pianist and published the Monona Oaks newsletter. Cheryl was a mother who faithfully followed her sons through all their activities. She was involved with the concession stand at Kennedy Little League. She had a gift of hospitality and was known for her chocolate chip bars. Cheryl was an avid sports fan and loved to read. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Larry; two sons, Brenden (Jessica) and Mathew; a granddaughter, Teya; her parents; three sisters, Linda (David) Trager, Diane (Scott) Molengraft and Joni (Cyril) Ramsey; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at MONONA OAKS CHURCH, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, with Pastor William Bartz presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Thursday, July 31, 2008, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UW-Oncology Clinic or HospiceCare Inc. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Glenn Liu and the other doctors and nurses at the UW Oncology Clinic.