Obituaries

MADISON – Joan P. Paitl, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Madison, the daughter of Elmer and Catherine (Gutzman) Menigoz. She graduated from high school in Menominee, MI. Joan married John A. Paitl in 1953 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Cathedral in Madison. They were blessed with three daughters, Jean, Judy and Janet. Joan was a devoted wife and stay at home mother. She also enjoyed working at Swiss Colony.

Joan and John were charter members of St. Peter Catholic Church. Joan loved traveling, camping with family, golfing and gardening. In their retirement, Joan and John spent many winters in Florida, where Joan enjoyed walking the beach and beachcombing. Most recently at Home Again Assisted Living, Joan enjoyed making new friends while participating in all of the activities.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Jean (Rick) Roberts, Judy (John) Bordson, and Janet (Jeff) Bangs; grandchildren, David (Shannon) Roberts, Brian (Gypsy) Roberts, Laura Roberts, Kevin (Kelly) Bangs, Alex (Greta) Bangs, and Chad (Trudee) Bordson; great grandchildren, Archer, Peter, Fiona, Theo, John, Casey, Brock, Tucker, and Brettlyn; sister, Mary Janquart; sisters-in-law, Michelle Menigoz and Rita (David) Daniel; and also many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John; her parents; and siblings Joseph Menigoz and Shirlee Martinson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 11, 2024, at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00AM until time of Mass on Friday at the church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Home Again Assisted Living and Oakwood East Rehabilitation for their kindness and compassion. A special thanks to Bobbie at Home Again for always being there for our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, the Dane County Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.