Susan Jean Gundlach
July 19, 1942 - April 04, 2014
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Gundlach, Susan Jean
Stoughton – Susan Jean Gundlach, age 71, of Stoughton, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday April 4, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 19, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Charles and Lorayne (Jenson) Smythe. Susan Smythe married Harold “Tommy” Gundlach on December 19, 1967 in Madison. She retired from American Family Insurance, after 20 years, in 2009. Following her retirement she volunteered weekly at Stoughton Senior Center. She enjoyed spending time with her nine grandchildren and her dog Ben. Susan is survived by six children, Steven (Jill Schwarze-Gundlach) Gundlach, Dichelle Gundlach, Lisa (Ron Anderson) Gundlach, David (Lisa) Gundlach, Tracy (JR) Szabo and Shannon (Scott) Davison; eight grandchildren, Erika, Alexia, Jake, Morgan, Gwen, Henry, Maggie, Lily; mother, Lorayne; sister, Stef Murray; bother, Jon (Rosanne) Smythe; sister, Kim Smythe; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; husband, Tom; and brother- in- law, Dan Murray. Funeral services will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Highway B, Stoughton, WI, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, with Pastor Paula Geister-Jones presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at Wheeler Prairie Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace (agrace.org) HospiceCare at 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. “For everything there is a season…”Ecclesiastes 3:1
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Mary and Blaine Peterson
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Steve, Dichelle, Dave, Lisa, Tracy, Shannon and Families
You were your mothers angels....spending as much time as you could with her....continue to remember her smile and the love she had for all of you....we will certainly miss her at our celebrations as she made a comment at our last party that we always included her in everything....why not she is our Aunt Sue....we enjoyed talking and laughing with her, always telling her we loved her when we said good bye...we will continue to smile when we think and talk about her...she brought us beautiful memories....you are all in our thoughts and prayers, Love Mary, Blaine and family
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Jean Izydorek
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Steve, Dichelle, Dave, Lisa, Tracy, and Shannon......
May you find comfort knowing that your Mother is no longer suffering and is at peace in the glorious and everlasting bliss of heaven. Her love will be forever in your hearts....Heavenly Father...help this family sustain a climate in which they can grow in a community of love ....in strength, in understanding, and in wisdom. In God's Name We Pray.
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Jean and Ed Izydorek
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Les Grubbs
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To the Susan Gundlach family,
In this time of loss, our family sends you our deepest sympathy. Find strength during this difficult time from within your family and your faith and cherish the memories of the many years shared with the love one lost.
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Mark & Lynne Smith
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For The Susan Gundlach Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss and hope this helps you find peace and strength during this period of time. You are in our prayers and we wish you many great memories and blessings.
Sincerely,
Marj & Lynne Smith
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carla minter
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Carla Minter.
For the Susan Gundlach family. Sorry for your loss. I knew Sue for a short time, she was my canasta partner. We always had a good time when we got together. I lost my mother 2 years ago, so I know things will take time to heal. You will always have memories of time spent together. God Bless