Rosina Catherine Runnoe (Niesen)

Of Madison, age 96, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Oak Park Place. She was born on March 2, 1915 in Martinsville, WI. the daughter of Jacob and Regina Niesen. Rosina was united in marriage to Vincent Runnoe, August 2, 1935 in Cross Plains, WI at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Rosina is survived by her children: Jane Neal, Janet Pond, & Ken (Nancy) Runnoe. Grandchildren: Jeffrey Pond, Keith (Tracy) Pond, Jess (Lisa) Neal, Shaun Simpson, Kim Runnoe, Kerry (Amy) Runnoe. Great-Grandchildren: Ashley Rahn, Jeremy (Tiffany) Pond, Andrew (Alicia) Pond, Tyler Pond, Austin Pond, Emma Pond, Kara Pond. Sisters: Irene Wymore, Helen Dresen, Beatrice (Hank) Brunner. Sister-in-laws: Verna (Arnie) Lemmens, Ruth Runnoe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Regina Niesen, her husband Vincent, her sisters Frances Zander, Marcella Johnston, brother Lawrence Niesen, grandson, Michael Neal, Jr., son-in-law Gilbert Pond. A private burial service was held with the immediate family on August 8, 2011 at Krause Funeral Home in Milwaukee, WI with Pastor Dean Kirst officiating. After the service she was taken to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI. She was laid to rest with her husband, Vincent by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI with Msgr. Charles Schluter officiating. A luncheon will follow the mass. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Oak Park Place and Hospice Care, Inc. for the loving care and support given to our mother.