Jean Elmergreen

Elmergreen, Jean MADISON - Jean Elmergreen, age 86, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Harmony Living Center, Madison. She was born on Jan. 25, 1921, in Madison, to Gordon and Beth (Haynes) White. Jean graduated from Madison East High School and attended UW-Madison. She married George Lester Elmergreen in 1946, and lived in Milwaukee until his death in 1977. Jean lived in Madison since then, to be with family and friends. She was an active volunteer at Meriter Hospital and a member of Lake Edge United Church of Christ, where she was in the bell choir for many years. Jean is survived by her daughter, Lesley (Tom) Galway of Madison; a son, Bruce (Debra) Elmegreen of Goldens Bridge, N.Y.; grandchildren, Bridget (Tim) Hinze of Madison, Lauren Elmegreen (fiance, Marc Rafelski) of San Diego, Calif., and Scott Elmegreen of Goldens Bridge, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Tyler, Ryen and Kaylee Hinze, all of Madison; a sister, Marilyn (Donald) Jaquish of Monona; a niece, Janet Reinen of Sun Prairie; and nephew, David Jaquish of Monona. Funeral services will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, with the Rev. John Helt presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Harmony Living Center and HospiceCare of Madison. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com