Judy Zeman

MADISON - Judith Lorraine “Judy” Zeman, age 58, passed away on November 7, 2026, after battling Multiple Myeloma and B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia for six years. She was born on September 1, 1968, in Poplar, Wis., the daughter of Lloyd and Bernice Erickson.

Judy grew up on her family's farm in Poplar and attended Northwestern High School before moving to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After college, she began working at the Radisson and continued working in hospitality ever since.

Judy will be remembered fondly for her loving heart, generosity, and incredible strength throughout her battle with cancer. One of Judy's favorite things was building, maintaining, and spending time at her cabin in her hometown with her two daughters, Zoe and Izzy, and her partner, Kyle. She loved to craft, sew, and cuddle up on the couch for movie nights with her family and pets. Judy was incredibly happy to have been able to travel around the world with her daughters over the past few years, with destinations including Paris, Puerto Vallarta, and the Caribbean. Judy also enjoyed making yearly visits to the Midwest Horse Fair and the American Players Theater to watch Shakespeare performances.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Isabel and Zoe Zeman; partner, Kyle Galarowicz; mother, Bernice Erickson; and siblings, Bonnie Bergsten; Gary (Leticia) Erickson, Steve (Deb) Erickson, Jennifer (Mitch) Elgin, along with their families. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Erickson; and brother, Bruce Erickson.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. A celebration of life will be planned later next year with details to follow.

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

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