Norma Lee Sophie
Norma Lee Sophie , Age 85
Norma Lee Sophie, age 85, of Baraboo, passed away at Oak Park Place peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Norma, daughter of Norman and Florence (Kidd) Wulf was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1938. She was united in marriage to Charles T. Sophie, May 3, 1958 at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago.
She was a homemaker until she started working at the Shopper Stopper in Merrimac after they moved from Chicago. In November of 1990 Chuck and Norma opened and operated Sophie’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts until 2021. Faith was very important to Norma; she volunteer for 40 plus years at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in various capacities. Norma had a deep appreciation for her community; she actively volunteered for the Sauk County Historical Society, St. Clare Hospital and Circus World Museum. Her love of the circus and movies was shared with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to pray the rosary, travel, and attend Concerts on the Square. Norma enjoyed meeting friends for lunch at The Green Vine, dinner at Pizza Ranch or Chicago hot dogs at Gem City; she loved ice cream and insisted on dessert first.
She is survived by her children, Joyce (Bryan) Ward, Laura (Greg) Joswick, Chuck (Cindy) Sophie, Shannon (Shawn) Weber, Gabrielle (Joe) Jensen, Eileen (Mike) Shanks; grandchildren, Timothy (Dawn) Roznos, Robert (Lesley) Schmidt, Leah Sophie, Alex (Penny) Roznos, Andrea (Mark) Worth, Amanda (Mark) Papko, Madeline Roznos, Autumn (Victor) Bricenio, Sophie (Garet) Sorenson, Kelsey (Tyler) Fish, Jennifer and Christopher Shanks; 13 great-grandchildren; “sister” by heart, Lea Ivy; she was an honorary mom and grandma to many. She is further survived by special friends, Bart and Char Olson and Craig and Kathy Thayer, and others, too numerous to name as everyone loved her once they knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; in-laws, Phillip and Viola Sophie; daughter, Jennifer Lynn; son, Norman Phillip and siblings Barbara, Eileen, Robert and Leslie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Luke Powers officiating. Visitation will be held at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 from 4 pm until 7 pm. Continued visitation will be held at church on Thursday from 10 am until the time of mass. A private burial will be held at Durward’s Glen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made in Norma’s name, to St. Joseph Parish or Circus World Museum.
The family would like to thank Oak Park Place and Agrace for all the love and care given to mom in the short time she was there.
Condolences
Melisa Powers February 05, 2024
Friend Madison , Wisconsin
Norma was so beautiful inside and out. She gave the best hugs! I can attest she loved her family fiercely and all who knew her will miss her.
Jill Quinn February 05, 2024
Family friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
So very sorry to hear about sweet Norma, she was one of the warmest, kindest people I have ever known., she gave the best hugs & her smile & laughter was contagious. I have so many amazing memories of Norma & the entire Sophie family. Sending hugs & prayers to you all at this difficult time. Love the Naquin family
Kara Gunderson Moilien February 05, 2024
Friend Chaseburg , Wisconsin
Dear Sophie Sisters, I am sorry for your loss and know your mom will be missed every day, and remembered in your loving memories for the rest of your years. Your mom showed me so much kindness and love during Eileen’s and my years together at SNC. She was a true gem to so many “kids†besides her own.
Ann Kent Effinger February 05, 2024
Friend Merrimac , Wisconsin
Condolences to the family, especially Joyce, who I know from her time at East School. May you find comfort being with family & friends.
Debbie Stieve February 06, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Norma was such a sweet soul and a dear friend and mentor to me. I will miss her dearly.
Mary Heser February 06, 2024
Friend Boonies , Georgia
So sorry to hear of her death. Was such a lovely lady
Kathleen Jackson February 06, 2024
Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Norma‘s family! We loved her so much! She belonged to our prayer group for over 20 years. We were involved together in so many church activities. We went on pilgrimage together. We always got together for lunches, shopping movies, and get togethers at our house Over the years. It broke our hearts to hear of her passing! we believe she is in heaven with Jesus and her sweet husband and children! That comforts us. She was like a grandma to our children. They just loved her also. Rest in peace, our dear friend, until we meet againâ¤ï¸ðŸŒ·ðŸŒºðŸ’🌹â¤ï¸ , Kathy and Tom Jackson
marlene powell Parchem February 05, 2024
friend baraboo , Wisconsin
We wish you condolences and God's Blessings for the loss of this lovely mother and grandmother. We will miss her. She always had a word of cheer for us. Love and Hugs, Marlene and Jerry Parchem
Tammera Tackman February 05, 2024
Joyce classmate Cosby , Tennessee
Joyce and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Tammy (Wallsch) Tackman
Lisa Fichter February 05, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
My heart breaks to hear this news. Norma was an angel on earth and the warmest soul I think I’ve ever known. She was a gift to know. My deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to all of the Sophie’s.
Keri Olson February 06, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Dear Friends, I am so sorry to hear the news of dear Norma's passing. I had just seen her and had a lovely conversation with her recently while visiting at Oak Park Place. Norma always had such a radiant smile and kind heart. She will forever be remembered for her goodness and how she saw the goodness in others. We hold you all in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies -- Keri Olson and Larry McCoy
Edie Udulutch February 06, 2024
Friend Montello , Wisconsin
Frank and I send our sincere condolences and love to the entire Sophie family. Norma lived a wonderful life and shared her love with anyone she met. She loved her Lord and the church and her dear family with all of her being. She taught me many things over the years and I will forever be grateful for her wisdom and love. God grant her peace and let perpetual light shine upon her! 💔ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Tierra Jackson and family February 06, 2024
Dear friend Waunakee , Wisconsin
Precious Norma was another grandma to me, and my kids as well as one of my Mom’s dearest friends. Her sparkling blue eyes that saw right into your soul and radiated joy and love, they shone Jesus thru her. I always loved our time together and called her my angel on earth. We both loved dragonflies too, so they will always remind me of her when I see them. She and Chuck were the kindest people I’ve ever known outside of my own family. To us, they were family and always will be. Thank you for sharing your precious Mom with us. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Until we hug in heaven, Norma, we love you!
LeAnn (Maxwell) Tucker February 06, 2024
Friend Edmond , Oklahoma
My deep and sincere condolences to Norma and her family.
Julie Selje February 06, 2024
Friend Middleton , Wisconsin
Many hugs for a dear soul I have many wonderful memories of Norma and Chuck.
Beth & Mark Bostwick February 06, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Words can not express how sad & brokenhearted we feel at the death of our precious friend, Norma. She had a gentleness and openness with people that is rarely seen in a person. Norma was the “mother of our St. Joseph’s Parish family.†She taught us how to love each other, but especially love Jesus, by her daily life example. We will miss Norma so, so much!! Our love prayers, and deepest sympathy to the entire Sophie family.
Leslie Pogreba February 06, 2024
Acquaintance BARABOO , Wisconsin
Sorry for your families loss. When she would come to Farm n Fleet I would try to come and say hi and see how she was. Very sweet lady!!!
Dorothy Senger Imwold February 06, 2024
Merrimac neighbor Maitland , Florida
Dear Sophie Family, You all have our most heartfelt sympathy at this sad time. Your mother was a beloved neighbor and pillar of the community, loved by all who knew her. We pray you will find peace and comfort in your loving memories of dear Norma. With sincere sympathy, Dorothy.(Senger) and Dennis Imwold, Merrimac, Wisconsin
Joanne Gardner February 07, 2024
friend Baraboo, WI 53913 , Wisconsin
Thanks for your friendship, dear Norma. Although we recently became closer, we shared many fun times together and I will truly missing our sundaes at Culver's after our Bible studies. You have certainly gained your reward with our dear Lord! God bless you and your dear family!
Denise Thieme February 07, 2024
Friend/ neighbor Baraboo , Wisconsin
My sympathy to Norma's family. She was a person I got to know and admire. A wonderful lady and neighbor. God bless you all. I will miss her honking the horn as she drove by, her smile.
Mary Stone-Klingenmeyer February 07, 2024
Friend and Customer BARABOO , Wisconsin
The gorgeous rings on my hands have even more meaning now. I have no words, except that I am so very sorry. I am blessed to have known and loved her for decades. I'm keeping you all in my heart and prayers, and I regret I can't be at her Mass. With love and sympathy to all, Mary Stone-Klingenmeyer
Stan & Rae Senger February 07, 2024
Neighbor and friend of family Merrimac , Wisconsin
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Sophie family. Norma and Chuck are wonderful people and I’m sure they are happily united in Heaven this day. I will never forget the October evenings when we played flashlight tag and hide and seek at night. Norma would treat the entire neighborhood to hot chocolate. I think it’s the only thing that would get us to stop for a few minutes! Memories of Second Street being the best street in Merrimac to grow up on are due in no small part to the Sophie family.
Terri Lynne Thomas February 07, 2024
Neighbor Baraboo , Wisconsin
Norma will be missed her beautiful smile and kind heart. My condolences to her family and Lea Ivy.
Kitty Hause February 08, 2024
acquaintance Baraboo , Wisconsin
My condolences on the loss of your mom. She was such as nice woman, always kind and patient with her customers.
Kris Jansen February 08, 2024
co-worker to Eileen Merrimac , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss. Sending sympathies to Eileen, Mike and your family.
Jacki & Gary Crawford February 08, 2024
Friends Baraboo , Wisconsin
Hugs and sympathy to Norma’s family. She always had a sincere warmth and friendly smile whenever we saw her. RIP Norma.
John & Mary Ann Kopp February 09, 2024
Friends Colonial Heights , Virginia
We simply loved Chuck and Norma and enjoyed going to their jewelry store. Will always remember their kindness and especially their very special gift on our 50th wedding anniversary, which still sits on the dresser in our bedroom.
Coreen Marklein February 08, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Norma was a very special lady of enormous faith. She practiced and shared her faith every day. Norma was a good friend and assisted me when I was teaching 2nd grade religious education until Covid came. Norma was also a faithful member of Daughters of Isabella and the Council of Catholic Women and other parish activities. May God bless.
Robin Deethardt February 10, 2024
Friend Elkhorn , Wisconsin
My loving condolences to Norma and Chuck's family. Words of gratitude for my friendship with Norma and Chuck and their beautiful children fail me. The blessings of your truthful friendship and love truly outnumber the Shamrocks that grow."To know Norma was to know God. Spending time with Norma grew my heart bigger, and my faith in God even stronger. Norma and Chuck personified love and unconditional positive regard for every life they touched. I thank God for giving us all Norma. Her commitment to her family was a loving example for all who knew her. I have many memories of my cherished conversations with Norma and Chuck. The legacy of Norma will live on in the hearts of her beautiful children and grandchildren. We are all spiritually wiser and richer for having known Norma and I will count her friendship as one of my greatest blessings from God in this world. Through triumphs and challenges of life, Norma met both with grace, strength, dignity, humor and faith. May we all carry on as better people because of Norma's witnessing faith in God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. "The way of God is un-defiled, and the word of the Lord fined as gold, and he a shield to all who trust in him." Samuel 22-33 Norma your presence will be missed now and always. Your legacy remains rich and inspiring. May we meet again in God's Kingdom dear friend. Until then, rest-in-peace dearest Norma. "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back, the may the sunshine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, And, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand." God, please be loving comfort for the entire Sophie family as they celebrate the life of their beloved and departed mother. Amen Robin Deethardt
Char and Frank Kudls February 11, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sending love and gentle hugs. Char and Frank
Michael Geske February 13, 2024
Nephee Laguna Niguel , California
Norma was my second mom and always had kinds words for everyone. Since we only lived 4 houses apart it was an everyday thing that I was in the house. Still will never forget the game spoons
Jim Daniels February 19, 2024
Friend Cazenovia , Wisconsin
Shannon and family-my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. You are in thought and prayer.
Jim Daniels February 19, 2024
Friend Cazenovia , Wisconsin
Shannon and family-my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. You are in thought and prayer.