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Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at St. Edward Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., Racine, WI, 53405. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53406.
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Mary Jane A. Madisen (nee: Deutsch), age 85, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday May 14, 2023, after a prolonged series of illnesses.
Jane, as she preferred to be called, was born to Matt and Anna (nee: Garrits) Deutsch on January 24, 1938, in Stanley, Wisconsin.
After graduating from high school, she moved to Racine. There she met the love of her life George Clayton Madisen and they were married.
She led an active life bowling nearly nine months of every year, golfing in summer leagues, and doing most of her own home maintenance. Jane loved sports never missing a Packer game, always watching the Bucks, Brewers, and many golf matches on TV and in person. She was a long-time member of St. Edward’s Church volunteering to fulfill many tasks there. Jane also volunteered in the City of Racine as a poll worker for many years. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Her closest friends tagged her the nickname “Miss Congeniality.” Those who knew her also knew of her love to visit on the front porch of her home; she referred to even a short visit as a “porch party” and there many laughs were had!
Jane is survived by four children: James (Kelly) Madisen, Jay (Mary Kay) Madisen, Don Madisen, and Tom (Sandi) Madisen, grandchildren: David (Ellyn), Brandon, Joshua, Kirsten, Alex (Laura), Andy (Katie), Neil (Jenna), Eric (Nikki), Jennifer (Paul) Heritsch, Joshua, Joseph, twenty-one great-grandchildren; one sister, Eileen Juno; nieces and nephews, and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clay; her brothers, Raymond and Ronald Deutsch; sisters, Margaret Ebben, Jeanette Fitzsimmons, Rose Ann Polnasek, and grandson Matthew Madisen
Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at St. Edward Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., Racine, WI, 53405. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53406. Please direct all memorials to St. Edward Church or the American Diabetes Association.
Many thanks to the doctors and staff of Ascension and Compassus Hospice!
Anonymous says
RIP Jane ! She was amazing and one of the. Best humans I’ve ever had the pleasure knowing
Kelly Smith says
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Jane was truly an amazing woman. She was always sporting her smile and welcoming us all into her home. Many childhood memories with all of her children. You will be missed!
Debby "Pogo" says
Jane brought joy to all who knew her. Jane had the ability to make everyone in the room feel like family. I especially will remember the love she shared with my Uncle Dave. Jane will be deeply missed.
Diane Kamm says
I golfed with Jane in a league at Washington Park many years ago. She was so fun and friendly. My sympathy to her family.
Anonymous says
Jane, my dear friend and confidant for many years! I always enjoyed our time together and your joy was contagious! Thank you for teaching me how to be a loving friend! Rest In Peace Dear One – so happy we got to rekindle our friendship via a phone call not too long ago!
Laurel R. Swencki says
My dearest friend for many years! Jane, you taught me to be joyful and enjoy life to the fullest – so very happy we had a good many years together! Rest in Peace my friend and so happy we got to rekindle out friendship on a phone call not too many months ago. Your friend from Frederick Maryland. (I actually hired Jane at Co-operative Credit Union – and she was definitely one of the finest people I have ever worked with! She had just turned 50 and was coming back to work after her husband passed – she was worried no one would hire her at 50!!!! LOL – Love you Jane!
Sandra Jensen says
I will miss her so much. We had such good times together.
Kevin Bush says
Sincere condolences to the Madisen family on your loss.
Jim and Barb Hantschel says
We are so sorry to hear of Janes death. Please accept our condolences. Jane was such a special lady. She always remarked how much she missed Lange’s Pharmacy when she saw Jim and I in church. She will be missed. I’m so sorry we not be able to come to her funeral. We are on vacation till next Sunday. I will send a memorial to St. Edward’s when we get home.
Sarah (Goodland) Bradburn says
Jane seemed like part of our family. I’ve known her since I was little and she was always a great one to go to for advice. I’m so glad I kept in touch over the years. I will miss her smile, her wit and her great big heart! Much love to the Madisen family.
Regina Werth says
I used to be her paper Carrier and then we became friends. She lived across the street from my son and I talked to her all the time she will be truly truly missed by many people
Rita Klinkhammer says
Jane was an amazing woman – so kind, full of life, positive and always giving a smile. She was a breath of fresh air and would bring light and genuine love into a room. She will definitely be missed!
I’m sending so much love out to all your family – you all are my dear friends ❤️
Toni Holton says
My name is Toni Holton I live down the street from Jane I had been looking for her to tell her my grandson had pass a way. She new him since he was 5 yr old he was 19 when he passed. Love you Jane. You two are together now