Caryl Johnsrud

Johnsrud, Caryl M. MADISON Caryl M. Johnsrud, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008. She was born on July 16, 1927, the daughter of Cecil and Esther (Nimmow) Anderson. Caryl graduated from Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Merlin "Johnny" Johnsrud in 1948, in Iowa City, Iowa. They were lifetime residents of Madison and their marriage of 49 years was blessed with four children, Doug, Debbie, Diane, and Dean. Caryl worked in food service at Edgewood High School and at concession stands at the Dane County Coliseum and UW-Madison Field House. Her love for cute little mice was appreciated by all who knew her. Over a 25 year span, she was given more than 800 collectible mice, in the form of figurines, stuffed animals, clothing and more. Caryl enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and making crafts, especially butterfly items. She was a Brownie leader and Cub Scout Den Mother. Caryl will be remembered by her family for having a quick wit, her love, generosity, creativeness, thriftiness, strength, feistiness, as a good cook, and who built a family to cherish her loving memory. Caryl is survived by her loving children, Doug (Judy) Johnsrud, Diane Davis, and Dean Johnsrud; grandchildren, Tara (Josh), Tiffany (Pete), Aaron, Courtney, Deanna, and Andy; great-grandchildren, KayLee, Bella and Sunday; her mother, Esther Anderson; son-in-law, Earl Borreson; brother, Don Anderson and family of Kentucky; and many special family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Anderson in 1992; husband, Merlin Johnsrud in 1997; daughter, Debbie in 2002; and an infant sister. Private memorial services will be held. Inurnment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials welcome, may be addressed to Caryl Johnsrud Family in care of Gunderson East Funeral Home.