"My mom (Lila Tesch) worked with Jean at the hardware store in Stoughton for many years and I called her Grandma Jean. I have many fond memories of her as a child. My sincere condolences to the family. "
In loving memory of
Jean Ann Nygaard
August 30, 1938 - May 25, 2017
STOUGHTON - Jean Ann Nygaard, age 78, of Stoughton passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. She was born August 30, 1938 in Stoughton, the daughter of Buford and Melvie Burlingame. She was married to Robert Nygaard.
Jean lived in Stoughton for most of her life, graduating from Stoughton Senior High School. She worked for 17 years at Plaza Paint and Hardware. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, until macular degeneration made it difficult for her to see.
Survivors include her son, Steve (Sue); daughters Susan and Teresa; and grandchildren Tom Nygaard, Alison Tob, Mallory Nygaard, and Michelle (Cody) Weaver. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny; and husband, Robert.
A Celebration of Jean's Life will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 31st at the Informed Choice Funeral Chapel, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. Friends and family may call from 1 pm until the time of service.
Jean's family would like to extend a special thanks to Ping, Steve and Ryan at Greenhouse. Ping loved to do Mom's hair, Steve tucked her in at night and made her feel so loved, and Mom always wanted to know when Ryan was coming to work. Also, a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and aides for the love and compassion showed to Mom. Please share your memories at www.InformedChoiceFunerals.com
INFORMED CHOICE FUNERALS
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
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"Jean Ann was a classmate of mine ( class of 56 ). although i hadn't seen her in many years, i have fond memories of her. She was always so friendly and kind.
please extend my sympathies to her family. God bless."
"My name is Jana Ranson (nee Buchwald); Jean was my aunt (married to the brother of my mother, Donna Nygaard). Regrettably, our families lost touch in recent years, so I'd not seen nor spoken to Jean or her children for some time, but have very fond memories of childhood Christmases, birthdays, and informal gatherings with Jean's and my families, as well as the families of my mother's other siblings (Marion and Marvis). So sorry to hear of her passing. Heartfelt condolences to her family."
"So sorry to hear of Jean Ann's passing. She was a dear cousin and babysat me growing up. Always a friendly face at the hardware store for years. I live out of state but I looked her up when I came back to the area a few years ago and she was just as friendly as ever."
"My husband and I never met Jean, but we felt like we knew her through her Granddaughter, Michelle & our Grandson,Cody, as the years went by. Now that Michelle and Cody are married, we grieve with them as we feel we lost a friend and family member as well. Rest in Peace Jean. Leon and Barbara Weaver in GA. "