Irene Bernice Bolden, 95, of Janesville passed away at her daughter’s home Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of William and Ona Hammon Markee, Irene was born in New Auburn, Wis., on Jan. 13, 1915. She married Arthur Nottestad on May 4, 1935, and later married Lyman Bolden on Sept. 20, 1940. He died Aug. 20, 2005. Irene and her husband farmed in the Sparta area until 1953. After moving to the Janesville area, she worked for a time at Milton College. She loved gardening and flowers, was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She attended New Life Assembly of God when her health permitted.
Mrs. Bolden is survived by six children, Lynn Nottestad, Philip (Sherry) Bolden, Jeffrey (Barbara) Bolden, Jody (Jon) Schiel, Lynda (William) Schiel and Bradley Bolden; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Arvin Nottestad; one stepson, Meade Bolden; three sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A special thank you to Irene’s caregivers, Ellen and Linda, and to her HospiceCare caregivers: Sonny and Barb, nurse Beth, chaplain Steve and social worker Karen.
Services were Sunday, Oct. 24, at New Life Assembly of God, 2416 N. Wright Road, Janesville, with Pastor Todd Pope officiating. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc., 3001 W. Memorial Drive, Janesville, WI 53548. The Henke-Clarson Funeral Home (www.henkeclarson.com) assisted the family.
