Catherine Larson

Catherine Larson, age 94, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Madison.  Catherine was the daughter of William and Helen Freidel. She married Elgin Larson in 1964.  Catherine enjoyed working at the Country Kitchen in Madison, the Porcelain Factory, and Colonial View in Sun Prairie.  She loved family gatherings, especially the time spent with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took pride in caring for her home and yard. She enjoyed an occasional old fashioned, and looked forward to phone conversations with family and friends. Catherine is survived by daughter JoAnn (Jerry) Thornsen, sons David Spangler and Ted (Sheila) Larson,  sister Betty Stuckmayer, sister-in-law Carol, grandchildren, Dennis (Tracy), Scott, and Gigitte Arnold, Jessica (Eric) Showers, Aaron (Nikki) Thornsen, David and Autumn Spangler, and Chad Larson. She is further survived by great-grandchildren Alaina & Bryson, Phillip & Dominic, Justin & Tyler, and great-great-grandchildren Joslyn, Jackson, and Jenalee Arnold. She was preceded in death by first husband Claire Arnold, husband Elgin Larson, brothers Roderick, Rodney, Don, and LeRoy Freidel, sisters Bernice Welker, Gwen Ellis, and Alice Wright, and son, Dennis Arnold.  Due to COVID-19, a private funeral mass will be held at Sacred Hearts Church in Sun Prairie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice in Madison.