Anne E. Leske

Anne E. Leske

January 11, 1960 - February 25, 2023

Obituary

MADISON - Anne Elizabeth (Rowley) Leske, age 63, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Jan. 11, 1960, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Stehr) Rowley. Anne graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1978. She dedicated herself to her job for 42 years and was on the cusp of retirement.


Anne enjoyed playing softball, long neighborhood walks, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and looked forward to Sunday dinners at her daughter’s house every week.


Anne was a gentle soul and made a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who knew her.


Anne is survived by her daughter, Iris (Mike) Hill; three grandchildren, Stella, Atticus and Willow Hill; five siblings, Jeff (P.J. Spears) Rowley, Mary Frances (Steve Kohlbeck) Rowley, Jerry (Sylvia) Rowley, Bob (Betty Gerling) Rowley and Peggy (Denny) Daggett; sister-in-law, Lucia Rowley; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Tom Rowley.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for the future education of her grandchildren. 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 Mar 2, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Visitation
Fri Mar 3, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Fri Mar 3, 2023 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Alice Schumacher-Derra
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Anne, a dear friend from MG 78. Met up with her about 12 years ago at the softball game. Such a sweet person. I will miss her deeply.
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Jacque B
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Anne was so quiet, and such a contrast to the rest of our family. She didn't say a lot, yet her smile and facial expressions are unforgettable.
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Eugene (Peanut)
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To the Leske/Rowley Family and to Peggy and Denny, you have my sincere condolences on the passing of Anne.
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Beth Weber
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Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your sister Anne. My condolences to you and your whole family.
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C M Rowley
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Anne was the sweetest of the bunch! She will be deeply and dearly missed.
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Linda Sey
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family as you grieve this immeasurable loss. She raised a beautiful daughter in whom she will be reflected every day.

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