Jane A Sheehan

Jane A Sheehan

February 22, 1945 - December 21, 2022

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MADISON - Jane Ann Sheehan, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Oak Park Place. She was born on Feb. 22, 1945, in Waukesha, Wis., the daughter of George and Margaret (La Haie) Demming.


Jane graduated from Waukesha South High School and the UW-Madison with a degree in Nursing. She married James Elmer Sheehan of Lake Villa, Ill., on July 13, 1968. The couple started a family and lived all over the U.S., with years spent in South Carolina, Maine, and California.  Jane worked as a nurse throughout her life and retired from UW-Madison, where she was an OB-GYN Nurse specializing in in-vitro fertilization procedures.


She was a volunteer at Ronald McDonald House charities.


Jane loved her family fiercely, loved to read, and was an avid traveler. When she retired, she travelled the world with her friends and was lucky enough to visit locations as diverse as England, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, and Russia.


Jane is survived by her daughter, Sarah Ellen (Wayne Stemmer) Sheehan; her son, Matthew James (Andrea) Sheehan; her sisters, Barabara Demming, MaryEllen Demming and Martha Demming; her “sister cousin,” Sarah Gjelsten; and her grandchildren, James Sheehan and Laura Sheehan. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret, and by her husband James. The couple will be buried together in North Chicago, Ill.

She was a strong and loving mother, with close friends, who made her own way in the world …

Memorials may be gifted in Jane’s name to Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


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Judith sokolow
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Jane was a new friend to me via PLATO in Madison. We enjoyed the lectures and readings in history and shared in a social group of like minded gals from this group. She will be sorely missed….her ever present demeanor of “acceptance” with a glowing smile to brighten our day!
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Aileen McKeever
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Sending so much love to the family; especially to my sister-BFF Sarah. Life won’t be the same without Jane…I’ll miss her providing me with her words of wisdom. On that note, Sarah & Matt - I want to share the words your mom sent to me only a couple months ago when my mom passed. Sending love to you always! RIP our lovely Jane! 💜❤️❤️‍🩹🕊️
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Mondy
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My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Jane at UW Infertility Clinic. She was compassionate and caring, always going the extra miles for patients. RIP Jane.
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Jill Hanson
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Oh I am so saddened to hear of Jane's passing. I was fortunate enough to be her Wednesay night shift mate at the Ronald McDonald House. She was an amazing soul. Prayers to her family as they move through the coming weeks, months, and years.
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Alice & Jim Leidel
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Our sympathy to Jane’s family, especially to her children and grandchildren who have lost a mother & grandmother. In the relatively short time we have known Jane through PLATO class and the little group of PLATO women, Jane was more the quiet one but she made us smile and laugh in her presence. We will miss her presence. Alice & Jim Leidel
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Bonnie Allbaugh
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I was very sorry to read of Jane’s passing. I had lost contact with her and didn’t know she was ill. Jane and I had worked together at UWHC clinics. She was a lifesaver as the strong Infertility nurse keeping the clinic patient-focused when there were issues with physician personalities. She was always positive, fun and able to rise above difficulties; an excellent nurse to be proud of. Bonnie Allbaugh

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