Jean Taylor

Taylor, Jean R. MADISON Jean R. Taylor, age 83, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on Dec. 12, 1924, in Madison, the daughter of Del and Wilma (Richgels) Winters. Jean worked for CUNA Mutual for 31 years, retiring in 1989. She was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Jean is survived by three children, Jay (Nancy) Taylor of Stoughton, Jill Smith of Madison, and Jan (Dave) Kinnaird of Monona; six grandchildren, Todd (Lisa) Ellis of Madison, Brent Ellis of Columbus, Kim (Bob) Franke of Geneva, Ill., Megan (Jarrod) Suscha of Sheboygan, Shannon (Mark) Coombs of Janesville, and Shane (Kim) Smith of Madison; eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kayla, Brooklyn, Breanne, Connor, Drew, Mitchell, and Matthew; son-in-law, Bruce Smith of Madison; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Joan Winters and Valerie Shanks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Private burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Frontiera, Dr. Barry, and the staff at Dean Clinics; also Marcy, Alice, Meghan, and the entire staff at HospiceCare for all their wonderful care and support.