Janice A. Brunner

BLACK EARTH - Janice A. Brunner, age 92, of Black Earth, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Cross Plains, the daughter of Albert and Teresa (Nilles) Stoppleworth. Janice graduated from Middleton High School.  She married Francis Brunner on May 8, 1947, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cross Plains. Janice worked as a clerk for the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles and for RSVP for over 30 years, receiving a length of service award. She was a member of the St. Barnabas Altar Society.  Janice was an accomplished seamstress, proud of the fact that she made the wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses for each of her 8 daughters, plus countless family friends. She loved creating flower arrangements and was an avid gardener. She was a master of homemade bread making, her specialty-TeaRing was loved by all. Most important to her were her family gatherings, Ribfests, Brunner Fest, reunions and above all the Family Christmas Party. She proudly displayed her beautiful Fontanini Nativity collection all year long.  Janice is survived by seven sons, Steve (Dolly), Brad, Robert (Jean), Kenneth (Cindy), Kerry (Cheryl), Raphael (Elaine) and Douglas (Kari) Brunner; eight daughters, Linda (Bob) Peart, Vicki Ripp, Kathleen (Donald) Wonn, Gerilyn (Kevin) Krantz, Mardelle (Michael) Zanoni, Jacalyn (Mike) Salazar, Janyce Stank and Shelley Brunner; a daughter-in-law Rosaline Brunner; her sister, Bobbie Hilgers; her brother, Albert (Jean) Stoppleworth Jr.; 49 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; and very special family friends, Annie (honorary daughter), Tom and Josie McKenzie.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis Brunner; son, Stan Brunner; three daughters-in-law, Mary Brunner, Danita Brunner and Tonya Brunner; son-in-law, Vern Ripp; four sisters, Mardelle Ripp, Marilyn Stoppleworth, Rosalind Haak, Jeanene Paddock; and a brother, Rodney Stoppleworth.  Private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church with private burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Pine Bluff. A PUBLIC visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PARISH FAMILY HALL, 410 Cramer St., Mazomanie, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Social distancing and masks will be required.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Relief Services, Heartland Hospice, or the Christian Children’s Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.   Gunderson Camacho Black Earth Funeral & Cremation Care 1710 Center St. (608) 767-3684