MADISON - Virginia Steward, 93, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison.

Virginia was born on Aug. 12, 1930, to Bernice (Sharer) and Henry Harry, in Madison. She was the oldest of four children. Virginia graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1949. She married the love of her life, Lee Steward, on June 25, 1949, at Burke Lutheran Church. They danced together through 64 years of marriage. Lee passed away on Nov. 13, 2013.

For many years Lee and Virginia owned and operated Sunnyside Grocery Store in Madison. Virginia was also employed by Prangees/Younkers for many years.

Virginia was a life-long active member of Burke Lutheran Church. She had the gift of hospitality making sure everyone felt welcome in her home and was well fed. She loved cooking, entertaining, dancing, traveling, playing euchre, and tending to her flower gardens. But most of all she loved spending time with family and friends.

Virginia is survived by her children, David (Patty) Steward, Susan (Mike) Breszee, Sandra Kershner and Dennis Steward; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews to whom she was their favorite, Aunt Ginny. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lee; all of her siblings and their spouses; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank many of the staff at Oakwood Village and Heartland Hospice. Memorials may be made to Burke Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family will greet friends and relatives at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Visitation will continue at BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5720 Portage Road, Madison, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at the church at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Cremation has taken place.

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

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Virginia M. Steward

August 12, 1930 - July 05, 2024

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