Mary Jayne Zimmer
November 03, 1925 - September 18, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON- Mary “Jayne” (Kelley) Zimmer, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on Nov. 3, 1925, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Clement and Margaret (Haley) Kelley. Jayne married Bernard “Bud” Zimmer on Aug. 2, 1947, in Madison. She attended Central High School and UW-Madison. Jayne worked at Wisconsin Mutual, The Pines and Smokey’s Supper Club. She always loved to shop, and in her later years, she worked the Customer Service desk at Hilldale. She was a special lady and cherished every moment with her family. Jayne had a way of making everyone feel important and always had an infectious smile. Her laugh and zest for life would light up a room. Jayne was truly one of a kind and we will miss her Irish shenanigans and charm.
Jayne is survived by her children, Andrea (Ron) Grosse, Bonnie (Craig) Kuenning and John (Melanie) Zimmer; grandchildren, Dawn (Greg) Levenick, Melissa Booth, Kerry (Mary Ripp) Grosse, T.J. Roosa, Michael Roosa, Laura (Ian) Haberman and Hallie (Brian Spencer) Kuenning; and great-grandchildren, Grant Levenick and Vera Mae Haberman. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Moxie; and grandchildren, Marie, William, Elizabeth and Peter.
We would like to thank Dr. Huang, Dr. McGowan and the staff of 5 East at St. Mary’s Hospital for their loving care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 12 noon on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, honor Jayne by paying it forward with a smile and a kind word. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
608-831-6761
Events
Visitation
Wed Sep 26, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Sep 26, 2018 @ 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
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Mary Davenport Morton
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I remember sitting in the kitchen with Bonnie and our group of girlfriends while Mrs. Zimmer held court at the table. She listened to our stories with deep interest which made us all feel very special and when she laughed it was a gift and we all laughed too. Many years later I loved to stop and chat with Mrs. Zimmer at Hilldale when she was holding court at the information desk, listening to everyone with interest and always with a smile. I'm sorry for your loss Bonnie, Andie and John. Best wishes and prayers.
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Ed Cantwell
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"Ma Zimmer" was a delight. I always enjoyed seeing her as her smile and good nature was infectious. My last visit with her was at Quivey's Grove, where she and Mrs. Kuenning were enjoying a party with their family & friends. We shared a lot of laughs. She was a special lady, and will be missed.
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Melanie Zimmer
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My wonderful mother-in-law was the best anyone could ever want. She was always kind and compassionate, from the day I met her over 40 years ago until the day she passed. She was an especially wonderful grandma. I will miss her in so many ways, She loved to talk but I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.