Maybelle Sullivan

Sullivan, Maybelle R.

MADISON - Maybelle R. Sullivan, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Sept. 29, 1924, in Madison, the daughter of William and Mary (Kohel) Thompson. Maybelle graduated from Madison East High School. While working at Webcrafters as a receptionist, she met her future husband, James "Jim" Sullivan, and they were married on Aug. 24, 1956. Together they were blessed with two children.

After the kids were older, Maybelle went back to work as a teacher's aide at Madison East High School. She enjoyed playing cards (especially bridge), cooking, sewing, quilting, reading and a nice glass of Zinfandel. Maybelle was also an avid Brewers fan. She adored cats, but above all she cherished her family, especially her grandchildren.

Maybelle is survived by her husband, Jim; son, James "Jim" (Vicky) Sullivan; daughter, Kelly (Steven Rothmann) Sullivan; grandchildren, Blair (Luke) Michalski, who are expecting the first great-grandchild this summer, and Danny (Rachele) Sullivan; and sisters-in-law, Cathy Thompson and Patty Sullivan. She is further survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Isabelle (Joseph) Fass; sisters, Lucille (Mickey) McDonald and Jeannette Zimmerman; and brother, Troy Thompson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday, May 17, 2021. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks will be required. A private inurnment will take place in the future at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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