H. Gail Cottine, age 71 years, of Briggsville, died on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. She was born on November 27, 1937 in Chicago to Bennett and Helen (Koho) Underhill. Gail grew up in the Lyndon Station area and graduated from Mauston High School. She moved to Briggsville in 1976 when she was united in marriage to Leo Cottine. Gail worked for the City of Wisconsin Dells for over 25 years. She loved horses, being outdoors with working in her garden of going for walks and traveling. She was also active in her church, the Legion Auxiliary and helping others. Gail was also the Town Clerk for the Township of Douglas. Survivors include - husband, Leo of Briggsville; four children, Kim Madden of Sheridan, Wyoming, Kelly Ludlow of Brandera, Texas, Mark (Eileen) Madden of Milwaukee and Kay Madden of Montello; four step-children, Nancy (Michael) Gerike of Baraboo, Betty Cottine of San Mateo, CA, Janice Cottine of San Mateo, CA and Dale Cottine of Briggsville; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, brother, Leo (Nancy) Bennett of Freeport, IL, two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Briggsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Barbara Bolz officiating. Burial will follow in the Briggsville Protestant Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Sunday from Noon until 2:00 PM. Service Details.