Janet Ruth Markwart

MADISON – Janet R. Markwart, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Madison. She was born on Feb. 13, 1940, in Newberry, Mich., the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Rapp) Markwart. A 1958 graduate of Engadine High School, Jan was the valedictorian of her class. Jan and her sister Harriet, moved to Madison in 1960. Jan was employed by Jackson Clinic which later was a part of the UW Health System. She worked there for over 40 years. Her travels took her on many ski trips to Colorado and she also loved to visit Hawaii. Her love for cooking came through in dinners for the family and through her volunteering. Jan spent many hours volunteering at Bethel Lutheran Church and Horizons. She was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church since she arrived in Madison. Jan is survived by her nieces and nephews, Carla (Scott) Bolinger of Arvada, Co., Kathy Gant of Oregon, Wis. and Dave (Sherry) Payne of Stoughton, Wis.; and great-nieces and nephews, Jessica, Mike, Taylor, Tyler, Arron, Hunter, Aleaha and Mason. Jan was preceded in death by her father, Henry; mother, Ruth; sister, Harriet; and nephew-in-law, Mark. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Visitation will be held at the church from noon until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or the American Red Cross. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff at Capital Lakes and Agrace HospiceCare for the loving care and support that was given. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420