Julianna Rose Clouse

Julianna Rose Clouse, age 95 of Madison, Wisconsin, former longtime resident of Ferndale, Michigan passed away on August 11, 2024, in Sauk City, Wisconsin. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Carteret, New Jersey. Beloved Wife of the late Clarence Clouse and is preceded in death by her parents Kalman and Vilma Fortoloczki and dear son Carl Clouse. Julianna is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Sharon (John) Leinen; cherished grandsons Adam (Katelyn) Leinen and Ian (Cynthia) Clouse; beloved great granddaughter Blayke Leinen; dear sibling Kalman (the late Perina) Fortoloczki; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Julianna held administrative positions in her early career with Ortho Research and Metropolitan Insurance. When asked her greatest life accomplishment, she answered it was her family. Julianna loved the arts: ballet, opera & symphonies. She loved singing from early on with her brother through to her chorus and madrigal performances with Royal Oak Musical in Michigan. She held a lifetime member status to recognize her decades long volunteer contributions in fundraising, administration, and hosting teas. She played the accordion expertly and with a tremendous repertoire. Throughout her life Julianna held a deep faith and was a long-standing member of St James in Ferndale, MI. Julianna made friends wherever she lived throughout her life and will be deeply missed by many.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday Aug. 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home 5785 Hwy Q Waunakee. A visitation will follow at the funeral following the service until 7:30 p.m. Burial arrangements entrusted to Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL at a later date. 

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

 5785 Hwy Q

 Waunakee, WI