Obituaries

MADISON, WI/ PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Audreyann Parent, age 93, reunited with her husband on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Audreyann was born on November 21, 1931, in Wausau, WI to Robert Koenig and Hertha (Leider) Whitney. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. Audreyann married William “Bill” Parent on November 19, 1960, in Merrill, WI. She had a career in the banking industry for 30 years and retired from M&I Bank in Madison, WI. After retirement, she and Bill moved to FL to escape the WI winters, where they resided for 25 years. In 2018 Audreyann moved back to Wisconsin to be near family and friends.

Audreyann had a strong faith and loved God. She also enjoyed traveling with Bill, trout fishing, socializing, following the rules, and playing/winning games. Audreyann was a woman whose strength comes from her deep love and unwavering commitment to her family and friends.

Audreyann is survived by her children, Dennis (Caroline), Linda (Dan) Braund, and Debra (Bill) McNelly; grandchildren, Dennis II (Michelle), Heather (Eric) Kotleski, Jennifer (Joe) Sergi, and Alison (Larry) Allen; and great grandchildren, Andrew & Katelyn Parent, and Mia Sergi. She is further survived by nieces and nephews. Audreyann is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bill; and siblings, Josephine Owens, Arnelda Weinke, and Robert Koenig.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11:00AM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held from 10:00AM until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Her final resting place will be next to her husband at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Agrace Hospice, Just Checking In, and Home Helpers. Thank you, Cathy Lenninger and Carmen Hewitt, for your unwavering friendship, support, and the joy you brought into Audreyann’s life. We truly appreciate the compassion and care you all provided Audreyann in the last few months.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice.