Julie Ann Zugenbuehler

Julie Ann Zugenbuehler

August 15, 1956 - June 01, 2026

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Madison - Julie Ann (Heinz) Zugenbuehler, age 69, of Madison, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on August 15, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore and Georgia (Ellenbolt) Heinz.


Prior to retirement, Julie enjoyed a career as a registered nurse in the PACU at Meriter Hospital. She was a member of the Sugar River Garden Club, Women of Abundant Hope (WOAH), and Single Adults Living Truth (SALT), and she enjoyed gardening, reading, book clubs, puzzles and board/card games, and being outdoors hiking, camping, and kayaking. Her travel highlights included trips to London and Paris (“don’t get hit by a bus”) and a spring break adventure to Panama City with her daughter and granddaughter.


Julie is survived by her son, Matt (Daniel) Mendez Zugenbuehler; daughter, Kelly (Clifford) Schrubbe; brothers, Rick (Connie Kitchen) Heinz, Tom (Connie) Heinz and Ted Heinz; grandson, Kaleb; granddaughter, Alexis “Lexi;” along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Cindy Heinz.


A memorial service will be held at Blackhawk Church Fitchburg, 5935 Astor Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday June 11, 2026, with Pastor Matt Wilhelm presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Coffee, desserts, and social space will follow the service at the church on Thursday.
 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Planned Parenthood or Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002




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Thu Jun 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Blackhawk Church Fitchburg • 5935 Astor Drive, Madison, WI 53711
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Luncheon After Service
Thu Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Julie Ann (Heinz) Zugenbuehler
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Fitchburg
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Mary Malaney
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I am so sorry for your loss. Julie was a wonderful person and nurse. It was always a pleasure to work with her or get report from her. Her voice and way of speaking was so soothing and calming for her patients.
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Debbie Melohn
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Kelly, Matt and family, my heart goes out to you all. I feel very blessed to have spent time with your mom, over the years. Camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and just sitting and talking. She was a very caring person and I will deeply miss her. Debbie Melohn
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Liz Casmier
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My deepest condolences to you and your family. With love and sympathy, Liz Casmier
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Dixie Palmer
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Julie is my cousin. I am Tom and Ruth Ellenbolt's daughter. I enjoyed having Julie attend our Ellenbolt reunions. She brought her granddaughter with her.
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Tammie Kovacs
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I met Julie through our Thrive group and have known her for almost 3 years. We meet weekly and shared a lot of life with each other. She is so kind and funny and supportive. She was thriving when this diagnosis hit and then it happened so fast. She was so grateful to have her children with her. I miss her light and look forward to our heavenly reunion.

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