Eileen Marie Nundahl Mikkelson

Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson July 14, 2005 Eileen Marie (Nundahl) Mikkelson passed away July 14, 2005 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI from complications following surgery. She was born in Vernon County to Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl on September 4, 1922. On February 26, 1941 she married Lawrence Mikkelson. Eileens family was the center of her life and she grandly served her Lord by working hard for and loving her family of 10 children, 23 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren & one great great grandchild. Her grandchildren were always welcomed into this world with a sweater, cap, and booties that she had lovingly knitted for each as she awaited their arrival. And as they grew, they were the recipients of wonderful big bear hugs from Grandma whenever they came into her presence. She so enjoyed attending their activities and athletic events. Eileen worked many years cooking for the residents and later keeping records for the Vernon County Manor. After her retirement from there, she managed and ran the family business all the while caring for her disabled son. Once her family was raised, she returned to her love of baseball by attending Milwaukee Brewer games. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas with her friends. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Jerry) DeWitt, Bonnie (Norman) Bousman, Cheryl (John) Nelson, all of Westby, and Patricia (Roger) Potts, La Crosse, Vicki (Lonnie) Christianson, Coon Valley, and sons Randy, and Kent (Renae), of Westby and Kurt of