Grace L. Stormoen, aged 84, passed away peacefully at Azura Memory Care Facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin, on November 12, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She spent the last year of her life at Azura, where she was cared for by a kind and loving staff.
Born March 24, 1928 in Bassett, Iowa, she was one of fourteen children born to Clara and Joseph Brooks. As a teenager, her family moved to Wisconsin, where she met her future husband, Orin G. Stormoen, whom she married on December 30, 1949. They bought a home in Arkdale in 1950, where they raised seven children and resided until 2009, when both she and Orin moved to care facilities. Perhaps because Grace was unable to attend high school herself, she made sure that all of her children received an education, a value passed on to her grandchildren, all of whom have attended college. She also passed on to her children her strong work ethic and self-respect, even in modest circumstances.
Grace worked hard all of her life, first as a daughter, then as a wage-earner and mother. Among her places of employment were the Badger Army Ammunition Plant and Castle Rock Container, from which she retired in 1987. She was recognized by her supervisors and co-workers as a dedicated employee who always gave her best effort. Among the many activities she enjoyed and at which she excelled over the course of her life were baking (her pies were fabulous), yodeling, gardening, bowling, pitching horseshoes, ceramics, canning, dancing, and playing dominoes. She traveled whenever she had the opportunity, including trips to California, Iowa, South Dakota, the Grand Old Opry in Tennessee, Door County, and Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Arkdale Lutheran Church, the Arkdale Community Club, and the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary.
Grace is survived by her husband Orin, her siblings Daisy Boggess and Lester Brooks, her children Donna Leonardi (Dan), Doris Stormoen (Leslie Schwalm), Allen Stormoen, Dennis Stormoen, Carol Brogan (Ed), Dale Stormoen (Michelle), and Teresa Wildeck (Steve); her fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and ten siblings. Grace will be dearly missed.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Grace’s name may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison, WI 53711.
Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. The Lord be with you!
We extend our sympathy to you all. Grace was such a nice lady. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Just getting the word. I am sorry for this family’s loss. My prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She will be missed. A lot of good memories of her and Orin. She’s in a better place with no pain or suffering. We all love you Grace. The Droste family.
What can I say to all of you that you will not have already heard? Your mother was a very dear person and your father just as special. When I see some of you I know that they passed those fine qualities down to their children. I miss seeing the flowers in the yard as we would come around the corner in Arkdale. Just like the star, if we came in from the west and saw the flowers we knew we were home. And when coming from the south and saw the Star on the Mound we knew we were home. I am unable to make it to the service today for your mother but know that I am thinking of all of you. Give your father a special kiss and hug from me. I have many special memories, as I am sure you all have. Keep them close, talk of your mother often and pass her legacy down to the generations to come. May you all find comfort in knowing that so many will be thinking and sending a special prayer for your mother and all of you. The Great Spirit above with our Heavenly Father will hold you all and give you comfort, as they have welcomed your mother Home. My deepest Sympathy, and I wish you all enough………Kay
grace was a a very dear friend, i worked with her at castle rock container from 1979 till she retired, grace helped me out a lot. showing me the tricks of the trade . she will be missed by all who new her, the fanily has my condolences. marcella amell
To the whole Stormoen “clan”, I am very sorry to hear of Graces passing. Boy did this one bring up some wonderful memories of my Arkdale days. She was a special kind of person and she has touched alot of people throughout her years. I know I will never forget the many times being by “ma & pa” Stormoen’s playing kick the can, ghost in the grave yard and in the sand pit. My deepest sympathies to you (Donna, Doris, Allen, Dennis, Carol, Dale and Teresa) all. Please give each other a hug for me and know that I am thinking of you at this hard time.
So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing and happy that she was with family at the time. I’ve always had the greatest respect for her and enjoyed talking with her whenever she came to the nursery so I could catch up on family news. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Grace was a sweet quiet lady who, with Orin, raised a great bunch of kids. I’m glad I had opportunity to work with some of you who were my kids ages, and to be involved in Rudy and Orin’s many horseshoe experiences. I got to visit with Grace at some of these. Your memories should all be good ones of being brought up in a great small town by caring parents. God bless your entire family.
I would like to express my condolences to the Stormoen family in this time of grief. I’ve known Teresa and Carol for many years and find them to be very nice, thoughtful and hard working people. I am glad to know them and wish them well in this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, Aunt Grace was one of a kind and she will be missed by all.
Teresa and Carol,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You and your families have my deepest sympathy.
To Carol, Ed and Graces entire family; I am so sorry to to hear of Graces passing. You are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you and comfort you during this sad time and always
You have such wonderful memories of your lives in Arkdale. Glad we can share in some of them. Your mother was a wonderful person and will be remembered fondly. My sympathy to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourne the loss but celebrate the life of Grace. She will live forever in your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Grace.
I am sorry to hear of Graces passing. Know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers…
So sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. She was such a caring friend. I will remember all the happy times and many talks we had throughout the years. Grace was my first friend when I moved to Arkdale. We had many laughs together. Thanks for the memories and I will remember the happy days with you.
I am so sorry, to her of Graces passing. She always had a smile for everyone. There is so little one can say, but our heart goes out to the family. In Gods Grace.
As you comfort each other, hold Graces memories close. Heaven recieved a special Angel. May God, family and friends comfort you