MADISON – Norma L. Conlin, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Monona. She was born on Nov. 9, 1932, in Arkdale, the daughter of Guy and Clara (Pollex) Soley.
Norma attended Adams Friendship High School and received a nursing degree from Luther College in Eau Claire. She married Thomas P. Conlin on Feb. 18, 1956, in Madison. Norma was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a devoted member of the Bethel Choir. Her foundation of faith and music were a big part of her life; she took great pride in playing Taps for military funerals. Norma was an avid Wisconsin sports fan and was known for her blueberry eyes and infectious smile. Family was the most important thing in Norma’s life. She taught her children and grandchildren unconditional love.
Norma is survived by her children, Tom (Joan) Conlin of Oregon, Dave (Anne) Conlin of Verona, Ron (Kelly) Conlin of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Judy (John) Borgwardt of Verona; nine grandchildren, Chris (Vanessa Endres), Megan (Matthew) Smith, Ben, Jake, Zachary, Alexandria, Emma, Elizabeth, and Alice; sister, Carol Massen; and brother, the Rev. Joseph (Elaine) Soley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Mary; and brother-in-law, Donald Massen.
Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, with the Rev. Curtis Everson and the Rev. Peter Narum presiding. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Bethel Lutheran Church Choir.
A special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and Heritage Monona for their love and acceptance, and for allowing her to live and pass with dignity.
Norma was such a nice person. I knew from high school band and she was so kind to a “freshie”. Also knew the family thru 4-H. Great memories. Cherish your memories.
Charlene (Burian) Robb
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Aunt Norma. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the Soley/Conlin families..I remember Norma from high school and the wonderful
smiling personality she always had for everyone..So sorry for your loss..
I am so sorry for your loss Clara, was also in the choir with Carol, they were also in the same church circle, they were great people.
Bertie Tolley family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norma’s friends and family. Norma was a very special lady possessing a very gentle spirit and the kindest of souls. Cherish all your memories. She will live on in those!
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. You in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace. We were high school classmates.
Carol, Joe, and families, and the Conlin family:
I remember Norma having those beautiful sparkly Soley eyes, a very pretty and Christian woman. She played the organ at Rudy and my wedding back in 1949. I lost track of her through the years, but am so sorry to hear of her death. May God bless her memory.
My condolences to the Soley/Conlin families. While I didn’t know Norma personally, I know that she attended school with my parents and I remember Guy and Clara very well.