Jean L. Prusaitis
March 22, 1925 - March 17, 2016
Obituary
MADISON – Jean Lorraine Prusaitis, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Stedry) Schmelzer. Jean graduated from Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Paul Prusaitis on May 4, 1946. Jean enjoyed music and nature, especially feeding birds and squirrels. She was devoted to her family, including her husband of 69 years, Paul; her children, Lorraine (James) Harlan, Daniel (Patricia), Thomas and Nancy. Jean especially enjoyed time with her five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Bob (Rosie) Schmelzer; brother-in-law, Bob (Fran) Prusaitis; and sister-in-law, Delores Schmelzer. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas; and brothers, Norman and Richard Schmelzer. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, with a reception to follow. Burial will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. If you wish, memorials may be made to Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue Mar 22, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Tue Mar 22, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Heather Harlan
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Being at Grandma Prusaitis's house, as a kid, was the closest thing to being at home. We used to walk in, and to my mom's embarrassment, immediately open up the fridge and the cabinets, as if we hadn't eaten in days. We were just so comfortable there, with her and Grandpa. I have so many memories of being there....someone always getting a home perm at the kitchen table, playing with my cousins in the basement bar (!), picking berries and rhubarb in the back yard, playing out on the driveway with Grandpa's car jack (someone would stand on it and the other person would pump it up). I remember the smell of her gas stove, the coffee brewing in the kitchen, and just sweet, fun moments of being free and happy and loved. Grandma just always felt like home.
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Pamela Madrzak
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I loved your sweet smile, the comfort I felt in your cozy little house, your garden, picking mulberries, and climbing your cherry tree. You are forever in my heart. Your number one Grandaughtet Pamela Jean
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Randy Schmelzer
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I will always especially remember each visit I had at Christmas, just how much I looked forward to seeing my cousins and how kind and PATIENT Aunt Jean was with her crazy relatives from Cross Plains. I have always kept a warm spot in my heart for Aunt Jean.
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Melissa
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Grandma, I always loved coming to your house. You always had a sweet smile and warm hugs. You always made me feel loved. I loved rummaging through your old photos and clothes, finding new treasures every time. Summer days picking berries and rhubarb, and Grandpa letting me ride the mower. I miss you Grandma, and I'll always carry you in my heart. Love, Melissa Lorraine
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Daniel Prusaitis
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I got music from my mother and it was the last thing we shared.
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Nancy Prusaitis
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Shared a photo.
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