Joan Carol Gunderson

Joan Carol Gunderson, age 74, of Gilmanton, WI passed away on Monday November 26 at Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire, WI following a brief illness. Joan, born in rural Buffalo County on August 4, 1938, was the daughter of John “Jack” and Cora (Voldsness) Zenger. Carol was employed at Mahlum’s Pharmacy and also volunteered much of her time at the voting polls for the Town of Gilmanton, even recently this past election, despite her failing health. Joan was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Gilmanton where she was once an active member of the ladies aide. Joan loved flower gardening and keeping a tidy and clean home for all to enjoy. Joan found enjoyment in attending high school sporting events and also picture taking. Lately, Joan would attend auctions looking to add to her collection of antique dishes. Joan’s life revolved around her family and especially around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren which was evident through the in depth photo albums she created for each grandchild, detailing their lives and accomplishments from the day they were born until graduation. August 4th, 2012 the whole family gathered for a joyous family reunion. Joan declared this was one of the best days of her life. Joan never gave up the fight during her illnesses. It’s her positive attitude that will long be remembered. Joan Sadly missed by her husband, Lorn of Gilmanton; her three loving daughters, Debbie (Rod) Ellifson of Eau Claire, Darcy (Jon) Fredrickson of Lookout and Dawn (Bill) Cunningham of Eau Claire; six grandchildren, Jennifer(Patrick Dawson) Ellifson and Amanda (fiancé, Kenny Albert) Ellifson; Matthew (Sarah) Fredrickson, Joshua (Michelle) Fredrickson and Adam Fredrickson; Mackenzie Cunningham; two precious great-grandchildren, Everett and Lillian; one sister, Marge (Donald) Timm of Eau Claire; one brother, Larry (Becky) Zenger of Eleva; step children, Kathy (Danny) Squires of Fond Du Lac, Linda (Jack) Kemper of Green Bay, Suzanne (Charles) Majors of Atlanta, David (Kathy) Gunderson of Racine, Lorna Mack of Racine and Dan (Eileen) Gunderson of Atlanta; nine step-grandchildren; sister in law, Ardyth Yarolimek of Mondovi; also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and her dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, LaVerne, Roger and Gerald and one sister, Darlene Ploom and a step-grandchild, Aubrae Gunderson. A Visitation will be held at the Talbot Family Funeral Home in Mondovi, WI on Friday November 30 at 4 – 7PM and again one hour prior to the Funeral Service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Gilmanton on Saturday December 1 at 11AM. Burial will follow at Gilmanton Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with Joan’s family at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com