Willetta M. Tolley, age 88, of Cottonville, Wisconsin died Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the East Arkdale Cemetery, at a later date. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Willetta was born March 15, 1929, in Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin to Lincoln and Lula (Campbell) Strand.
She attended Cottonville School and Adams-Friendship High School.
Willetta married Raymond A. Tolley on November 6, 1948, in Caledonia, Minnesota. Their union was blessed with three children. She did housework for several local homes and worked at Moundview Memorial Hospital for 20 years in laundry and housekeeping.
Willetta enjoyed camping, bingo, playing her grandson Erik’s Solitaire game, and especially being with her family. She was called GG by her grandchildren.
Willetta was a member of the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Tolley; parents, Lincoln & Lula; three sisters, Vernell (Frank) Weber; Wilma (Henry) Henriksen; Dorothy (Donald) Olsen; grandsons, Derek Tolley, Erik Gunderson & Billy Turnmier and daughter-in-law, Sandra Tolley.
Survivors:
Daughter: Reta Mae (Gene) Gunderson of LaCrescent, Minnesota
Son: Dennis (Karen) Tolley of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: Luetta (Dan) Ellie of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Samantha (Trevor) Springer, Aaron (Toni) Gunderson, Christian (Elizabeth) Gunderson, Darren (Georgette) Tolley, Dawn Kearney (Charles), David Van Veghel Jr. (Shawna), and Auna (Rob) Nelson
Great-Grandchildren: Dylan Kearney (Lindsay), Hannah Kearney, Colton, Corbin, and Colin Van Veghel, Brandon, Katherine, Anna & Joshua Gunderson, Kaia, Elsa, Leif, Alaina & Sonja Nelson, Natalie Gunderson, and Kassandra & Kristopher Iverson
Granddaughter-in-law: Mary (John) Lemke
Step-Grandchildren: Charity (Michael) Frasier, Dwayne Roberts, Shannon Hill (Dennis) and Jordan & Lauren Ellie
Step-Great Grandchildren: Verrhonnica & Krystal Jackson, Michael D. Frasier, Samantha, Alvin & Carson Parker, Casey Roberts, Kenny Springer, Kezia, Evelyn, and Joseph Lemke
Sister: Verniece Wesely
Best Friend: Norma Riese
Per Willetta’s request, she prefers no flowers, donations may be given to the charity of your choice.
My condolences to the Tolley family, great lady she was alot of fun to work with. We had some good times at the hospital when I worked with her. Thinking of all of you.
Tolley Family; Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences.
So sorry to hear about the death of another of the Strand girls. Willetta was part of my family before I was! Grandma Falk considered Willetta as a daughter. Willetta was always gracious and kind. She will be missed. May God bring you comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for the passing of your mother,grandmother and sister. She truelly loved her family. She loved giving special gifts to grandchildren at Christmas. Keep happy memories of her always. I know I have mine. She always made me laugh.
So sorry for your loss.
Sympathy and prayers to the entire Tolley Family……From the Ellie Family
Thoughts and prayers to all who had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful woman. I had the pleasure of working with her in the past as she came in for Massage’s. GOD Bless may You be comforted during this time of loss.
Dawn and family so sorry to hear of your Grandma GG’s passing, I know she meant so very much to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Dennis and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincere sympathies to the families.
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to family
I remember the REA Conventions we attended. I have never laughed so hard! Your Dad and Mom were so much fun!! You are all so fortunate to have had parents like that who enjoyed life to the hilt. May God bless your memories.
So sorry for your loss.
Condolences and prayers to the Tolley family. So sorry for the loss of your Grandma Darren. Grandmas are special and it hurts when they are gone even when we know they are in a better place with Him.
We always enjoyed visiting with your mom. The last time we saw her she was complaining of being in the wheelchair and she really didn’t NEED to be in it, right Luetta!! We have many good memories. Our sympathy to all the families.
My condolences to the Tolley family.
So sorry on your loss. May God family friends comfort you during this different time.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family, your mom was a beautiful, caring lady. Many prayers going your way.
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have fond memories of our sleepovers & the lsat time I saw her a few yrs. ago. My thoughts & prayers are w/you & your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. God’s comfort~
I am sad to hear about your Moms passing. She was a great Mom and person. I have such wonderful memories of her. She had a wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayer are with you at this time
So sorry for your loss
I’m sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I enjoyed working with her at the hospital. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the families.
Dennis and Karen –
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know it is hard to loss your Mom but hang on to all your wonderful memories. Seek God for comfort.
Dick and Sandy Rogers
So very sorry for your loss. You have my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry. She was a fine lady. We hope your good memories give you comfort and peace.
So sorry for your families loss
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. It’s been many years since I saw her but she was a Wonderful person. Prayers & Healing hugs to all. God bless in this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.