Joanne Marie (Coyne) Jackson
April 03, 1942 - April 24, 2018
Obituary
FITCHBURG- Joanne Marie (Coyne) Jackson, age 76, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 3, 1942, to William and Rosemary (Gauer) Coyne. Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Jonathan “Squeak” Jackson on Jan. 23, 1965, and they remained together for seven years of courtship and 53 years of marriage. Joanne graduated from Edgewood High School and worked as a secretary for the Sisters at Edgewood College. She then worked as a legal secretary with her husband, Jon, for the next 45 years. Joanne had a warm heart and always had fun with her family and friends. On many occasions she and Jon would go to the Badger hockey games on Friday nights, attend Badger football on Saturday afternoon, followed by hockey on Saturday night and then drive to Green Bay on Sunday for the Packer game. She could be heard all over the coliseum cheering for her favorite Badger hockey players. Joanne had a wonderful life raising two children, William (Bill) Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson. She was a true friend to all and maintained many long term relationships with classmates from St. James Grade School and Edgewood High School. Joanne is survived by her husband, Jon; son, William (Jenny) Jackson; daughter, Elizabeth Jackson; grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Jindra and Greyson and Delaney Jackson; sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Wiz) Jackson; brother-in-law, Tom (Shelly) Jackson of Franklin, Wis.; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father Clarence Dodson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018. Charitable donations can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. The family would like to thank Ginger Millard, a loving caregiver, and also the staff at Meriter Intensive Care Unit.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608)442-5002
Events
Visitation
Mon Apr 30, 2018 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue May 1, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI
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Memories
JH
Judith L. Howard
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Joanne was one of the finest women I have ever known. She spared nothing when it came to her friends and family. I will always remember her pink lipstick! I will miss you my friend. Thoughts and prayers to her husband J.J. and family.
CZ
Cheri Zeise-Schmidt
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Joanne was a classic lady, hair-nails and makeup perfect. She was always welcoming with a smile. She was interested in what you had to say. The world has lost someone very special. My sympathy to Jon and family.
JB
June Bennett
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Joanne, Joanne (Becky Badger), shining bright
To each life you brought such light,
Raven hair, dazzling smile
To be counted as a friend, so worthwhile.
Thanks for the memories. Peace and blessings to the entire Jackson family, with love and hugs,
Benny & junebug
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Lisa Schroeder
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Such a kind, beautiful, loving woman. Growing up she was the Wildwood kids neighborhood mom!! Many wonderful memories. You will be greatly missed Joanne. Sending love, prayers, and hugs.
HS
Helen Scheid
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Joanne was a dear friend. She was a big Badger hockey fan. We met her on an airplane on the way to an NCAA National
tournament in Providence, R I. We had so much fun with her and Jon and we became life long friends. She was my idea of a true lady. She always looked beautiful. She was a kind, thoughtful gracious lady with a very fun personality. She will be greatly missed by many.
SB
Sue Bennett
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JJ & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne was always so personable, caring and considerate. I still see her smiling face and hear her laughter. I’m so happy I was able to visit you two last year when I was in town and I will miss seeing her on future trips. As tough as the past couple of years have been, I hope you find peace in her passing. She is singing with the angels now.