Judy L Weso
February 05, 1942 - April 30, 2019
Obituary
Fitchburg-Judith Lynn (nee Schutz) Weso, age 77, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care surrounded by family and friends. She was born on February 5, 1942, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Dr. Weston and Jeanne (McKown) Schutz. Judy graduated from Horicon High School in 1960 and Milwaukee County Nursing School in 1963.
Judy enjoyed a lifelong career as a Registered Nurse, starting in the Milwaukee area for close to nine years, roaming to Fairbanks, Alaska as a ‘bush nurse’ for five years, and then finishing out her career with 16+ more years in the Madison area with UW Hospital and Clinics in the family practice & forensics areas, retiring in 2008. Equally important to Judy was her (almost) 30 year tenure as a Friend of Bill W.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Jill Schutz, Linda Grosse and Peggy Annan. Judy is survived by her daughter, Gretchen (Brendan) O'Grady (nee Yungk) and four grandchildren, Reilly, Caitlin, Brianna and Sean of Marblehead, MA, son, Robert (Gloria) Yungk of Houston, TX, sister, Deborah Sachen of Weems, VA, brother, David Schutz of Madison, brother, Paul (Kim) Schutz of Sun Prairie, sister, Mary (Dan) O'Malley of Poynette, BFF Sally (Jeff) Kopecky of Oregon, and many nieces and nephews. Also special to Judy were her two Shih Tzu puppies, Buddy and Petey, to be lovingly cared for by a close friend.
Family and friends are invited to meet at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison on Thursday June 20, 2019 starting at 10 a.m., with a Memorial Service from 12:00 – 12:30 pm, Fr. Pat Norris presiding, and a luncheon following the service from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. (A private crematory service will have been held Thursday, May 16, 2019.) A private interment will take place at the Sun Prairie Memory Garden where she will seek her final resting place with her parents.
A heartfelt thank you to the family, friends and caregivers who have supported Judy during these past few years, with special thanks to the amazing staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care Center. Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Madison, WI.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
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Visitation
Thu Jun 20, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Thu Jun 20, 2019 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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connie deanovich
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Blessings on your journey, Judy. You made me laugh. You added to my life. Connie Deanovich
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Valerie B
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Judy, I always enjoyed talking with you whether you were updating me on the family after a long period of time or talking about your experience in Alaska. I regret I didn’t ever have the opportunity to meet you in person as you always made a great expression on me. A great special person, that is what I was left with after talking with you. Thank you Debbie for contacting me. I am Christine’s daughter , #3 and the only one that had a child of the 4) Sending hugs out to all. Ps my Mother wanted us to be together and talked about all of you. lv , Valerie
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Renee Amble
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I met Judy in my first year of nursing at UW Hospital. She was a wonderful nurse, very detail oriented and made people laugh! She had a confidence that she exuded and was truly a joy to work with. I have wondered about you Judy, and hope you are at peace. Love, Renee