MADISON - Sherry H. Zietlow, age 78, passed away on November 2, 2026, after a four-year battle with dementia due to Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 15, 1948, in Marks, Miss., the daughter of Eldridge and Odell (Tedford) Maxcy.

Sherry grew up in Northern Mississippi before moving to Wisconsin at age 17. She met her future husband, Roger Zietlow, at Dugan’s Cosmo Club, where Roger was working. They were married on September 20, 1980. Sherry worked for the State of Wisconsin for 43 years, before retiring in 2010.

Sherry will be fondly remembered for her home-made chocolate cake she made for birthdays, down-to-earth nature, generous heart, and strong work ethic. Sherry spoke her mind, valued simplicity, and loved animals. She liked sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, golfing, playing softball and bowling. Her favorite thing to do was spending time relaxing at the family cabin in Northern Wisconsin.

Sherry is survived by her daughter, Dana (Steve Rohde) McClelland; grandson, Steven Nix, and his mother, Margeaux Pankow; brother-in-law, John (Andrea) Zietlow; nieces, Karen (James) Cummings and Billie Jean (Bug) (Michael) Broussard, along with their families; and good friend, Rosie (Old what’s his name Ron Dahl) Lovelace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Zietlow; son, Gary Nix; son-in-law, Steve McClelland; parents; and sister, Dot (Billy) Faust.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026. A celebration of life will follow from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at JERZEY’S EAGLE CREST BAR, 3710 County Road T, Madison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society or Agrace HospiceCare.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Drumlin Reserve Memory Care in Cottage Grove and the Agrace HospiceCare staff for their compassionate care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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

Sherry H. Zietlow

June 15, 1948 - November 02, 2026

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