Jeanne M. Atkinson Runaas, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. She was born in Albany, WI on June 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Russell and Myrtle (Edwards) Atkinson. She was united in marriage to Elmer Runaas on May 31, 1941; he preceded her in death on June 25, 1997.
Jeanne was devoted to her family and always dreamed of having lots and lots of grandchildren. Jeanne had a tender heart and was always the first in the neighborhood to come to the aid of those in need. Church and education were very important to Jeanne and she loved listening to hymns and bible readings. Jeanne set a great example for the rest of us, "Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action."
Survivors include her children: Diane Quade (Janesville), Elva (Charles) Steed of San Jose, CA, Eric (Bette) Runaas of Evansville, Teri (Richard) Potter of Seattle, WA, Nina (Kenton) Stephens of Atlanta, GA, De Ette (Dee) Runaas of Madison, Abe (Phyllis) Runaas, Arlie (Liz) Runaas, James (Georgia) Runaas, Jon (Cindy) Runaas, Todd Runaas, and Carol (Robert) Nickols all of Albany, and daughter-in-law Marilyn Runaas of Footville.
She is survived by brothers-in-law, Bob (Betty) Runaas, Beloit, Bill (Lillian) Runaas, Orfordville and sister-in-law Lauretta Runaas, Orfordville. She is further survived by 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, David and son-in-law, Gerald Quade and her sisters, Mary Rogers, Delle Trow, Francis Carlson and one brother, Boyd Atkinson.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs at Pleasant View Nursing Home and the Green County Hospice for providing wonderful care and companionship to Jeanne.
A visitation will be held at the Albany United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 6 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The funeral service will be on Monday, January 7 at 10 a.m. at the Albany United Methodist Church followed by refreshments and burial at Orfordville Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Albertson Memorial Library or the United Methodist Church in Albany. Bifulk Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
And may God lift you up on angel's wings, heal your heart of broken things, cause you to rise like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God's hand.
Jeanne was devoted to her family and always dreamed of having lots and lots of grandchildren. Jeanne had a tender heart and was always the first in the neighborhood to come to the aid of those in need. Church and education were very important to Jeanne and she loved listening to hymns and bible readings. Jeanne set a great example for the rest of us, "Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action."
Survivors include her children: Diane Quade (Janesville), Elva (Charles) Steed of San Jose, CA, Eric (Bette) Runaas of Evansville, Teri (Richard) Potter of Seattle, WA, Nina (Kenton) Stephens of Atlanta, GA, De Ette (Dee) Runaas of Madison, Abe (Phyllis) Runaas, Arlie (Liz) Runaas, James (Georgia) Runaas, Jon (Cindy) Runaas, Todd Runaas, and Carol (Robert) Nickols all of Albany, and daughter-in-law Marilyn Runaas of Footville.
She is survived by brothers-in-law, Bob (Betty) Runaas, Beloit, Bill (Lillian) Runaas, Orfordville and sister-in-law Lauretta Runaas, Orfordville. She is further survived by 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, David and son-in-law, Gerald Quade and her sisters, Mary Rogers, Delle Trow, Francis Carlson and one brother, Boyd Atkinson.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs at Pleasant View Nursing Home and the Green County Hospice for providing wonderful care and companionship to Jeanne.
A visitation will be held at the Albany United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 6 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The funeral service will be on Monday, January 7 at 10 a.m. at the Albany United Methodist Church followed by refreshments and burial at Orfordville Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Albertson Memorial Library or the United Methodist Church in Albany. Bifulk Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
And may God lift you up on angel's wings, heal your heart of broken things, cause you to rise like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God's hand.