Melissa K Warner

Melissa K Warner

April 06, 1976 - June 21, 2023

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MADISON - Melissa Kae Warner, of Madison, Wis., died with family and friends supporting her from near and far. Melissa loved spending time and traveling with her family and friends, running with Leslie, baking with Becky, and working on projects with her family and dog at her “country estate.”  She was a business and estate attorney at Axley Brynelson, LLP for 20 years, where she had wonderful mentorship and made life-long friends.  


Melissa is survived by her mom, Patty Cihowiak; siblings, Jason, Amanda, Travis and Stephanie; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  She is further survived by many cherished friends and family members.  Melissa is predeceased by her father, Keith; and brother, Derek Schraufnagel.


Melissa and her family send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and UW Hospital for their compassionate care. Contributions in Melissa’s memory may be made to UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace HospiceCare Foundation, Inc., or Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.  Melissa’s services will be private.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

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Atty John C Mitby
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Life is not always fair. We worked may years together at Axley Law firm. Clients liked and respected her. We also did numerous not for profit fund raiser together such as By Women for Women-golf outing to raise funds for cancer. She was a very special person and excellent Atty. She became ill early in her life but fought hard to do things, and live a life (no one would ever know her sickness and trips to Mayo for care); running, not for profit board member and mentoring other Attys. Always willing help. She loved her sister's family and always willing to travel. She will never be forgotten. Atty John Mitby
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Rick Petershack
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I was a partner at Axley when Melissa joined the firm. Melissa was a wonderful attorney and person. I enjoyed working with her, and I, and a number of my family members and friends, became her clients. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Kathleen Schoepp
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What a wonderful and graceful person we got to work with on our Board. Melissa was vibrant, sweet, talented, and dedicated to helping others. We are better for having known her. We are sorry your loss. The Work Plus Board of Directors and staff.
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John Schmid
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I am so deeply saddened by Melissa’s death. We were together at Axley for many years and became good friends. Melissa was a talented attorney and highly respected. She always had a smile on her face. Melissa was a positive person with a very warm personality. I am honored to have worked with her. She will be missed by all who knew her. John Schmid
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Karen Moore
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I’m Melissa’s cousin. I use to come out their farm to come watch her and her sister and brothers. I loved coming out there to help my Aunt Patsy and uncle keith
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Ann Albert
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Melissa was so very helpful to our organization, AgeBetter, especially during our first 10 years through her work with Attorney John Mitby. We were so fortunate to know her-- always helpful and such warm and genuinely kind person. She became a wonderful resource as a professional services member for our older adult membership and provided some excellent presentations. We will always remember her.

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