Jean Ann Leen

MADISON-Jean A. Leen, age 85, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. She was the daughter of James and Bernice (Olson) White and married John E. Leen in Ridgeway. Jean grew up and attended school in Barneveld. She was an Elks member, loved knitting, playing cards, writing cards and letters, going to the Maple Tree Restaurant in McFarland, and loved wintering in Florida with her husband John. Jean has been a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church since its inception in 1956. She loved reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jean is survived by her husband of 62 years, John; children, James (Shelli) Leen of Beaver Dam, John P. Leen of Madison, Jeffrey (Karen) Leen of Oregon, Julie (Nick) Voss of Sun Prairie; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, Rick, Brittany, Chad, Patrick, Garrett, Alex and Luke; and seven great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law John Lynch and Ralph Leen, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Norma Lynch; and an infant sister Donna Rae. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 with the Father Randy Timmerman and Father Bill Nolan concelebrating. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013 and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, Wis. 53711, Saint Dennis Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice. A special thank you to Dr. Kilpatrick and his nurses, the staff of the Carbone Cancer Center and Agrace HospiceCare for the love and special care that was shown to our wife and mother. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420