MADISON - Sherri Bearder, 46, of 908 N. Oak. St., Madison, died on Monday, March 4, 2002, at her home.

The funeral will be held on Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m., at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Eileen Kuehnl will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton.

Ms. Bearder was born on Sept. 8, 1955, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Ernie and Marlene (Bradley) Bearder.

Ms. Bearder was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and had an associate's degree in medical mid-management from MATC. She was employed at UW-Hospital, Madison, in the otolaryngology department. She was an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors include one daughter, Michelle Bearder, Madison; one son, Tyrone Bearder, Madison; one sister, Leesa Bearder, Cudahy; four grandchildren; close friends, James Keller, Beaver Dam, Tony Goldgsby, Marshall, and Mike Thorson, Franklin; relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call on Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of service, at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam.