Ilene S. Sunday, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Syverson Lutheran Home under the care of Mayo Clinic Home, Health and Hospice. Ilene was born in Eau Claire, WI, on June 2, 1926, a daughter of Isak and Gilda (Oyen) Rindal. She graduated from Osseo High School with the Class of 1944. In 1948, Ilene married Nordahl Gullicksrud and they farmed in Strum for many years. She later married Ralph Sunday in the fall of 1976. Ilene worked at Luther Hospital in central processing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, old time dancing, bowling and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. She is survived by her 3 children, Sharon (Carlin Loomis) Gullicksrud, Duane (Connie) Gullicksrud, and Linda (Keith) Hager of Chippewa Falls; 2 grandchildren, Lori (Glenn "Hopper") Zwiefelhofer and Ed Enger; 5 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. Ilene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; parents; and an infant sister. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd. in Eau Claire with Pastor Kurt Jacobson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave. in Eau Claire, and one hour prior to the time of services on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in the Lutheran Church Cemetery in Eau Claire.

Service Information

Cemetery

Lutheran Church Cemetery 1700 Omaha Street Eau Claire WI 54701

Visitation

Monday, May 27 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church 1314 E. Lexington Blvd. Eau Claire WI 54701