Michael Anderson

Anderson, Michael Gene COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO./ POYNETTE - Michael Gene Anderson, age 43, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of Poynette, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at his home, after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 22, 1962, in Madison, the son of Ronald and Shirley Anderson. Mike attended Poynette High School from 1977-1981. He loved cars and the great outdoors. Mike moved to Colorado in 1994 to be closer to his beloved mountains. He was everyones best friend and favorite uncle. Mike was loved by everyone who knew him and his loss will affect us all for the rest of our lives. He is survived by his parents; his siblings, Ron (Bonnie) Anderson of Janesville, Cheryl Anderson of Madison, Ken (Donna) Anderson of Pine, Colo., and Donna (Rick) Stine of Poynette; and his nieces and nephews, Aaron Eichstedt, Emily Eichstedt-Anderson, Ethan Eichstedt-Anderson and Veronika Stine. Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dow and Veronika (Christ) Weeden; paternal grandparents, Ralph Anderson and Jean (Grinde) Grant; and aunt, Ruby Anderson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 7 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com