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Tela Norder
Tela Norder

Tela Norder, 52, of Browntown, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1971 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Nathan and Connie Norder.  Tela graduated from Monroe High School in 1992.  She worked almost 30 years at Greenco Industries where she met many friends and enjoyed their parties where she would sing and dance.  She loved vacationing with her sisters, especially trips to the ocean, and singing karaoke.  Her favorite thing was a par-tay!  She could remember the date of everyone’s birthday and loved to celebrate.  She loved people, hugs, playing UNO, dressing up for Halloween, and music.  She will be remembered for her joy and never-ending smile.  

 She is survived by her mother, Connie Norder of Browntown, her sisters Chandra (Kurt) Brandli and Carrie (Jose) Pagan of Loves Park, IL, nephew Nicholas (Kaleigh) Pagan, and nieces Jayda and Alyssa Pagan, and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Norder, maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle LeRoy Burke, and special cousin Melissa Theiler DeVoe.

 Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home with Pastor Mary Gafner officiating.  Burial will follow at Saucerman Cemetery.

 A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com. 

 The family wishes to thank Dr. Morrison of the Monroe Clinic and the doctors and nurses of Mercy Health Rockford and Mercy Health Hospice for their excellent care and compassion.