Alexis Long

Long, Alexis Anne OREGON-Alexis Anne Long, age 19, of Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones, after a lifelong battle. She was born on Aug. 20, 1989, the daughter of Martin and Martha (Sholts) Long. Alexis familys life has centered around the care of Alexis and her sisters. Her family is forever grateful to the many caregivers, medical professionals and therapists for their wonderful care and support during Alexis lifetime. She is survived by her parents, Martin and Martha Long; a brother, Creighton; twin sister, Kassia; younger sister, Mercedes; maternal grandparents, Erwin "Bud" and Joyce Sholts; and paternal grandparents, Donald and Lorraine Long, and Karen (Kaltenbrun) and Don Taufer. Alexis is further survived by her aunts, Sheri Bailey and her daughters, Kacie, Kelsey and MacKenzie, Melanie Long, and Jennifer (Long) and Dave Wise and their daughters, Jamie and Christina. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 431 Soden Drive, Oregon, at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, with the Rev. David Susan presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009, and also from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Family Support Resource Center, 101 Nob Hill Road, Madison, WI 53713. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Center 431 Soden Drive (608) 835-3515 www.gundersonfh.com