Agnes Long

Long, Agnes Bernadine ASHTON/ WAUNAKEE - Agnes Bernadine Long, age 69, was called to be with God, Saturday, June 23, 2007, while surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 17, 1937, at Ashton, Town of Springfield, the daughter of Andrew and Adelaide (Wagner) Bernards. Agnes was joined in marriage to Theodore Long on Dec. 3, 1960, at Dubuque, Iowa. She was a military wife for many years so travel was something she enjoyed and looked forward to. She was able to live in Germany at the start of her marriage and lived in many different areas of the U.S. When her husband retired from the Air Force they came home to Wisconsin to live near her family. Mother was a homemaker, a great cook and worked in the health care profession for many years. She enjoyed reading, being outdoors, planting garden, taking long rides, being with family, her dolls and roses, having garage sales and life itself. She is survived by her husband, Theodore of 46 years; their six children, John Long of Hawaii, Andrew Long of Arizona, Susan (James) Strang of Mazomanie, Paul (Jop) Long of Georgia, Joseph Long of Waunakee, and Linda (Todd) Hutchinson of Mazomanie; their eight grandchildren, Theodore (Heather) Strang, Jed and Samantha Long, Jennifer and Jessica Strang, Alan Hutchinson, Philip and Aaron Long; former daughter-in-law, Christine Sveum; two brothers, Joseph (Marguerite) Bernards of Madison, and Norbert (Wilma) Bernards of Waunakee; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Hubert, John and William; and two sisters, Mary (infant) and Elizabeth Schneider. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 11 a.m. at ST. BARNABAS, 113 E. Division St., Mazomanie. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery, Ashton. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Agness name may be made to St. Barnabus Catholic Church. A devoted wife and mother, she will be greatly missed. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com