Elizabeth Frederick

Frederick, Elizabeth "Betty" MADISON-Elizabeth "Betty" Frederick, age 76, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She was born on June 12, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of Frank and Marie (Weitzer) Heiss. Betty graduated from Edgewood High School in 1950. After high school, she went to St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. Betty married Gerald Frederick on May 29, 1954, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Madison. She worked for Robert E. Wagner & Associates and then Amerprise Financial Planning. Betty was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and enjoyed helping with St. Dennis festivals. She also enjoyed needlework, spending time with family, and going to the Elks Club. Betty donated many years of service to the East Side Hockey Association and Madison Capitals. She enjoyed all kinds of sporting events. Betty is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jerry; children, Carol (Mick) Kalinowski, Sue (Mark) Black, Steve Frederick (Donna), John (Wendy) Frederick, and Joe Frederick; five grandchildren, Nicole, Kelly, and Jackie Kalinowski, and Kate and Teak Black; a brother, Joe (Donna) Heiss; sisters, Pat (Bob) Kaminski, and Marie Heiss; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Frank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be made to St. Dennis Catholic Church, American Cancer Society, or charity of the donors choice. The family wishes to thank Dean Oncology Department, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and St. Marys Hospital.