Teresa Ward
November 14, 1961 - May 08, 2019
Obituary
MADISON – Theresa “Terry” Ward, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Loyola Hospital in Chicago, Ill. after a courageous battle with lung disease. Terry was born on Nov. 14, 1961, in Madison to Rose and the late Carl Jorenby. She lived most of her life in the Madison area where she graduated from East High School and Madison Area Technical College. Terry spent her career dedicated to helping people as a surgical assistant at Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. Terry loved spending time with her family and friends, especially near the water. She was an exceptional interior decorator and gardener and loved everything about being outside on a beautiful sunny day. Terry had the ability to light up any room she walked into and will be immensely missed by all who knew her. Terry is survived by her daughter, Jessica Ward; partner, Dave Bull; mother, Rose Jorenby; brothers, Jeff (Patti) Jorenby and Rod (Stefanie) Jorenby; and nephews, Jacob and Braden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Friday, June 7, 2019. A celebration of life will follow the Mass, more details will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gift of Hope Organ Donation at https://www.giftofhope.org A special thanks to Georgia and Michael Hinman whose constant love, support and strawberry shakes were invaluable throughout Terry's life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Jun 7, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Rita Haskins
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Rita Haskins
I went to St. Bernard's grade school with Terry. I remember being invited to her birthday sleepover with some other girls in about 5th grade maybe? I still remember the new nightgown I got for the occasion- blue flannel with little flowers- so it must have been a big, momentous deal. I wasn't necessarity one of the "cool" kids but she included me. Terry was sweet and kind and generous. I'm sorry that you have lost her and hope your memories of her love sustain you. - Rita Haskins
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Arlene Wirth
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Rose and family I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing.It will be ten years Friday we lost Elaine. Hugs and prayers Love to get together. Tom and Arlene Wirth
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Andy Slawek
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Andy Slawek
I first knew Terry through her dad Carl who coached me in little league. We had the best time at the apartments they lived off of Troy drive because it had a pool and Terry just acted like on of our sisters to everyone on the team. But what I remember is what the picture to the left shows, Terry was ALWAYS smiling in grade school and high school! Her attitude and acceptance of people was remarkable! I can still see her smiling at me whenever I said "hello" to her in high school or taking her photo for yearbook. She is a remarkable person who will be truly missed and was a great ambassador for EAST HIGH school and humanity. Rest is peace Terry, I know you are smiling down at all of us!