MADISON - Sarah Ann Groth, 82, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. She was born in Madison, Wis., on Aug. 24, 1940, to Georgia and Edward Ledwidge. A devout Catholic, Sarah attended St. Raphael Grade School, Edgewood High School, and College. She received her bachelor’s and then Master’s in Science and Social Work from UW-Madison. Her miracle of 43 years of sobriety was shared with countless men and women throughout her life’s work.

In 1998, Sarah realized her career long goal of opening a program for women, based on the 12 Steps, named Georgia's Garden after her beloved mother.

Sarah was preceded in death by her loving parents. She is survived by her long-time partner, Edward McDermott; and two siblings, Patricia (Tom) Conlon and Edward (Toni) Ledwidge. Their special bond, humor, and many adventures they shared was a gift to her.

She was a loving and devoted Mother to her five children and is survived by Cathy Kalina, Terri Severson, Tom (Vickie) Groth, Ann (Arthur) Groth-Price and Dan (Sarah) Groth; ten grandchildren: Joshua, Lucas (Madeline), Dana (Melanie), Nicholas (Amelia), Nathan (Taylor), Emily (Robyn), MacKenzy, Brennan, Owen and Wyatt. She was blessed when in better health to spend time with her eldest great-grandchild, Tiana. The newest members of her family are Juniper, Hugo, Liv, and Sloane.

Sarah found the courage necessary to live One Day at a Time. With this, she took on all of life’s joys and suffering.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, with Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. Inurnment will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Sarah A Groth

August 24, 1940 - September 16, 2022

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