MADISON - Ruth Maxine Shade, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 12, 1946, in Prairie Du Chien, Wis., the daughter of Asa and Betty (Hill) Colson.

Maxine graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in Livingston in 1964. On March 15, 1968, she married Al Shade, Jr. in Madison. Maxine worked as a revenue agent for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, retiring in 2002. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, playing cards and playing Bingo.

Maxine is survived by her daughter, Shannan (Andy Kirch) Shade; brothers, Harve Colson and Jim Colson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al; son, Eric; sister, Rita Davis; and brother, Ron Colson.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, with the Rev. Katya Ouchakof presiding. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sophie Kramer and team at UWH Home-Based Primary Care for the special service they provided and the care they gave Maxine over the last couple of years. The family would also like to thank the staff at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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

R. Maxine Shade

April 12, 1946 - May 19, 2024

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