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Joan M. "Nana" Gunderson

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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18700 W. Capitol Drive

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Joan Gunderson Obituary

Gunderson, Joan M. "Nana" (Nee Gagne ) Found peace on November 10, 2015 at the age of 87. She was born on November 10, 1928. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas. She was a loving mother of Jon (Douglas Luedke), Ann (Douglas) Little, Paul (Julie) and Beth (Mark) Koenig and the proud grandmother to Thomas, Alex and Michael. She is survived by her brother Richard (Diane) Gagne. Aunt of Josanne (Bill). Great-Aunt to Katie. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Joan spent many years volunteering at The Sisters of Notre Dame, Linfield Elementary School assisting children with special needs and as a "Pink Lady" at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. A private gathering will take place for the family. In lieu of flowers, if desired memorials to Arthritis Foundation would be appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 15, 2015.

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Colleen Schmidt

November 21, 2015

I am a childhood friend of Jon and Ann Gunderson. Went to St. Theresa's School. I remember that Mrs. Gunderson was such a good mom.

Colleen Freimann Schmidt

Robin Forster

November 16, 2015

Paul, Julie, Alex and Michael:
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

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