Nolan Duane Pokorney

Nolan Duane Pokorney, infant son of Tim Pokorney and Carla Bender died on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on December 28, 2010 and baptized on January 12th.

Nolan's family members include: his parents of Madison; sister and big brother, Caitlyn and Jordan both of Madison; maternal grandma, Rae Ann Bender of Stoughton; maternal grandpa, Terry Bender of McFarland; paternal grandpa, Bill Pokorney of Nashville, TN; great-grandparents, Richard and Sandra Thruman of Presquaisle, Beulah Parks of Monroe and Ardella Stichter of Freeport, Ill.; special aunts, Colleen (Dave) Hardwick of Madison, Teresa (Tom) Rosol of Cottage Grove, and Stacey (Jeremy) Kuehni of Madison. Nolan is further survived by numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Nolan is preceded in death by sister, Cassie, maternal grandma, Billie Brookines, great-uncle, Daniel Thruman, and great-grandpa, Arlen Bender. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Cress Funeral Service 6021 University Avenue Madison with Hospice Chaplain Steve Zwettler officiating. Family will greet friends after 10 am until the time of service. 

Nolan's family extends a special thank you to the staff of Meriter NICU, including Chaplain Sally, for their wonderful care and support.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meriter NICU. 

                      Baby Steps

Baby steps you taught us the day you arrived.

Baby steps you walked us each day you survived.

You've never seen a smile so greatly shine.

As your tiny fingers wrapped tightly around mine. 

Ohhh our hearts were forever entwined.

Baby steps you showed me another surprise.

I'd touch your tiny toes and you're ticklish, I'd find.

Baby our lives you so inspired, 

But now my lil' kickboxer you have grown tired.

Baby steps you waved to Gramma a tiny Hi.

Baby steps you waved again, was it goodbye.

Baby steps to heaven as we all cry,

As Gramma sang Jesus Loves Me'

Baby steps to heaven Nolan,

Then fly angel fly ""Love Gramma Rae""

Baby steps, baby steps, it's now crept into dawn

I would call your nurse daily that kept gramma strong.

Nurse Julie she told me that I could still call.

I told her she was one of Gods angels, a gift to us all.