Theresa Ann Rice

MADISON - Theresa A. Rice, age 75, of Madison, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Saturday, July 24, 2021, after battling with MDS/AML since last October. She was born on July 24, 1946, in Madison. Theresa loved being surrounded by her children and her puppies, enjoyed playing piano, and playing MMORPG video games with her family and friends. She was incredibly strong, a good listener, loved to feed people, and often offered a shoulder to cry on. Theresa was especially grateful to her dear friend, Sonja Fjelstad, for her companionship after she lost Everett, and her daughter who put everything on hold to care for her when diagnosed with leukemia. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Tracy Talbot; son, Jason (Laura) Edge; and grandchildren, Paige Edge, Jackson Edge and June Edge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Rice; daughter, Tricia Schuh; son, Michael Schuh Jr.; grandson, Nicholas Thompson; twin brother, Timothy Mason; and her parents. A graveside service will be held at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 County Road BB, Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite dog rescue organization. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420