In loving memory of

Nan Elifritz
October 8, 1930 - October 12, 2009

Nan Elifritz,   age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12, 2009.   She was born on October 8, 1930 the daughter of John and Mildred ( Livermore) Gundlach, in Madison.   Nan lived in Plainfield and Neenah until she moved back to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin.   She lived most of her adult life in the Madison area until she retired in St. Petersburg, FL.   Recently, she lived in Marshall with her son Tom.   Nan is survived by 4 children, Dana (Rick) Parpart, Karen ( Gary) Schwebs,   Jim   ( Sandy) Elifritz, and Tom Elifritz.   She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Amy Schwebs, Erich (Kiera) Parpart,   Don (Katie) Schwebs, Sarah Parpart (Brad Trudell), Jaret Elifritz, Carly Elifritz, Melady Elifritz, Trevor Elifritz, Shylo (Ryan) Schroud and Bimini Holguin.   She is further survived by 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.   Nan was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, John Gundlach, and her daughter Sue Ann Holguin.   A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 16, 2009 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME,   3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI   53704, with Visitation from 4:30 pm until the time of service.   A private family burial will take place.     We'll miss you Grandma Nan!      In life we loved you dearly;   in death we do the same.   It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.   Part of us went with you, the day God called you home.   You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.   Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.  

Tributes

Bob and Lyn Randall wrote on Oct 17, 2009:

"Dear Tom, Dana Karen and Jim, Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your mother. We moved next door to her in 2002, she was very thoughtful and kind. She was very lucky to have such a loving and caring family. You should be proud of the love and care you were able to give her. We were glad to hear she passed peacefully, and the family was with her. I am sure she will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. "

BETTE WAYNE wrote on Oct 17, 2009:

"TO THE FAMILY OF NAN ELFRITZ AS A FORMER NEIGHBOR IN FLORIDA OF NAN'S I OF COURSE WAS SADDEN TO LEARN OF HER PASSING, IN MEETING HER SEVERAL YEARS AGO I WAS IMPRESSED BY HER WIT INTELLIGENCE AND COURAGE BUT MAINLY A NICE PERSON I WISH I'D KNOWN LONGER I ALSO MUST MENTION HER SON TOM , WHO WHEN IN TOWN WAS MOST HELPFUL AND PATIENT IN DRIVING ME FOR APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS.GOD'S BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY' SINCERELY BETTE WAYNE"

Bob and Ruth Jenson wrote on Oct 15, 2009:

"You were always much loved by our family and we will miss talking with you. One day we'll meet again when you, Aud and I can have a good old fashioned gab fest. Your parents, brother and Sue Ann have surely welcomed you with open arms but still the ones you left behind are sad that you left us. Things won't be the same for any of us. Much love from Bob and Ruth Jenson"

KRIST PUNZEL wrote on Oct 13, 2009:

"Dear Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Aunt Nan will be greatly missed. I remember staying at the house during the summers and how a cadilac can go over railroad tracks. Going to the bahamas and florida to visit. She helped my mom after dad had his stroke, going to Dollywood and helping mom with the shows. We are sorry that we will not be able to be there this Friday,will be on our way to Tn. for vacation. Take care nad remember that Aunt Nan will always be in our hearts. Krist and Carol Punzel"