Obituaries

Madison, WI - Doris Evelyn (Graves) Teschner, born July 13, 1930, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus, on November 4, 2024. It is with love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Teschner, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and compassionate nurse. She passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village University Woods, Madison, WI surrounded by the love of her family and friends nearby. Doris was the daughter of Ezekiel and Ida (Mathews) Graves. In Doris’s early childhood they moved to Chicago where she was raised. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Teschner, and her parents. Doris was a passionate, lifelong caregiver who devoted her career to restoring health and improving the lives of older adults. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, IL and later became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. With a phenomenal work ethic, she approached her mission with unwavering strength and resilience, making a lasting impact on the lives of many. Her love for music, along with her hobbies of collecting stamps, coins, and antiques, were just a few of the things that filled her life with joy. She also had a special fondness for vanilla ice cream and loved to spend time playing cards and bingo. A lover of birds, she especially cherished the sight of a Cardinal. Above all, she adored her family.

She is survived by her four children, Michael Teschner (Lisa), Thomas Teschner (Beth), Catherine Teschner, and Susan Teschner Way (David); nine grandchildren, Derek (Gina), Jared (Danielle), Dan (Courtney), Mary (Ted), Emily, Danielle, Megan, Zach, and Kati (Trent); and five great-grandchildren, Alek, Lukas, Teagan, Cole, and Lily.

A woman of great strength, and love, Doris will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication lives on through her family, and she will forever be remembered in their hearts.

The family will together celebrate her life privately at a later date. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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