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Note: WESTPORT - Doris of Westport, Wis., died Feb. 20, 2012, after a long struggle following a stroke, surrounded by loving family. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Berg and husband Dennis Berg of Rancho Murieta, Calif., Sue Evenson of Onalaska, and Cindy Muldoon and husband Michael Muldoon of Deerfield, Ill.; son, Kurt Squire and wife Wendy Sorenson of Racine; and grandchildren, Benjamin, Melody, Meghan, Kyle, Kelsey and Patricia. She is also survived by brothers, Russell Topper (Shar) of Monona, and John Topper (Linda) of Mount Horeb; brother-in-law, Sil Maly of Waunakee; and sister, Janis Monson of Dodgeville. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wesley Topper and wife Elmere of Verona; sister, Verna Gasdorf of Madison; sister, Marilyn Maly of Waunakee; brother-in-law, Marvin Monson; and her parents, Gladys (nee Barsness) and John Topper of Mount Horeb. She is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
Doris was born and raised on a farm outside Mount Horeb. After high school she moved to Madison where she met her future husband, Bill. Following their marriage on May 29, 1945, they had four children. The family was transferred many times due to Bill's employment with Wisconsin Telephone, living in Monona, Beloit, Fort Atkinson, Racine and final home in Westport, where they were members of Peace Lutheran Church and the active senior community of Westshire Village.
Through all her life, Doris was a devoted and loving mother, wife, grandmother and faithful servant to her Lord. People often spoke with admiration of her beautiful gardens and baking skills. She was a tender and gentle lady that loved to giggle and enjoy simple pleasures. Many nights were filled with song and dance with the family. She has left an imprint on so many hearts by her gracious acts of kindness. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Special thanks are extended to the caring staff of Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg; Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, Ill.; and Sunrise Assisted Living, Buffalo Grove, Ill., for the care she received after her stroke. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 701 Century Ave., Waunakee (608-749-8322). The funeral will be preceded by brief visitation at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Peace Lutheran Church, 701 Century Ave., Waunakee.
Winn-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
5785 Highway Q, Waunakee
(608) 849-4513
Please share your memories at
www.CressFuneralService.com
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