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Kay Tisserand

March 02, 1940 - August 05, 2024

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Obituary For Kay Tisserand

MADISON - Kay Tisserand, age 84, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on Monday, August 5, 2024. Kay was born on March 2, 1940, in Monroe, WI to Raymond and Catherine (Costello) Mitchell. She graduated from Beloit Catholic High School and later earned an x-ray technician degree from Saint Mary’s College.

Kay married the love of her life, Joe Tisserand, on September 9, 1961, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Beloit, WI. She was a loving and dedicated caregiver to her family, enjoyed gardening, reading, family gatherings and traveling the world. Kay had an exceptionally wonderful sense of humor, lit up every room, and had a calming effect that eased everyone around her.

Kay is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joe; children, Vicki (Scott) Tisserand-Seymour; Traci (Bradley) Tisserand-Goll; and Dan; grandchildren, Melissa (Brad), Ashley (Dexter), Olivia, Cassidi Kay, and Noah; and siblings, Diane (Les) Helgeson and Mike (Linda) Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Jack Mitchell and Mary Mitchell-Mueller; and nephew, Todd Helgeson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, with Fr. Brian Wilk presiding. A visitation will be held from 9:30AM until time of Mass on Wednesday at the church.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Agrace Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice or Horizon High School of Madison, PO Box 45045, Madison, WI 53744. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5701 Odana Road

608-274-1000

Services

14 Aug

Visitation

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 602 Everglade Drive Madison, Wi 53717 Get Directions »
14 Aug

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 602 Everglade Drive Madison, Wi 53717 Get Directions »
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  • August 19, 2024

    Joe, just found out that your lovely Kay has passed away. We were gone for a few days. You and your family have our greatest sympathies. My wife grew up in the same church in which you were married. I will never forget how fantastic you were to me at American Family. God bless you. Tom & Patty Fisher

  • August 15, 2024

    Joe and family, I want you to know you have my deepest sympathy. Kay was one of the nicest people I had the privilege to know. I know she was the love of your life, Joe, and that she will be missed by many, many friends. Take care of yourselves.

  • August 14, 2024

    Joe and Family. You are on our minds and in our hearts here at Mid Town Pub. Kay your vibrant smile will be so incredibly missed. Joel and Mid Town Pub crew

  • August 14, 2024

    Vicki & Scott - Lifting you and your family up with the loss of your mom/grandma! May peace come to you during the grieving process. - The Chapmans

  • August 14, 2024

    Dear Joe, and family, I was so sad to hear of Kay's death. She was a dear lady and I enjoyed knowing your family in our years together at St Patrick. I had hoped to make the funeral but will be unable to. My prayers and blessings to you all. Mary Quartuccio

  • August 13, 2024

    Joe and Tisserand family, I am so sorry you have lost Kay. I always enjoyed talking with her at YLA and other events. She was a wonderful woman who brought much joy to your lives. You are in my thoughts. Carol Gillen

  • August 12, 2024

    Joe and Dan Very sorry to hear about Kay. Our thoughts are with you. We are out of town and can not make the service. Mike and Barb Teff

  • August 11, 2024

    Joe, Bonnie & I are sorry for your loss. She was such an important part of your life. Stuart & Bonnie Allbaugh

  • August 11, 2024

    Joe We will always have wonderful memories of the times we spent with you and Kay. She was a dignified and gracious lady. Our hearts hurt with you. We love ya, man. Gary and Laurie Perkins

  • August 09, 2024

    I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your Mom going on all the AM Fam trips as kids. She was so sweet. Sue Kopp

  • August 09, 2024

    To Joe and family. Kay and I have been friends forever. We went through x-ray together. I send my sympathy and love to you at this time. Pat

  • August 08, 2024

    Joe, Dan, Vicki, Traci, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your beautiful Wife/Mother!. She will be so missed!

  • August 08, 2024

    So very sad to hear. Our condolences to Joe and family. Dave & Brenda Wunsch

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  • 7 TREES

    Rondale Dunn planted 7 trees in memory of Kay Tisserand . - August 14, 2024

  • Sweet Moments

    Susan Counselman sent Sweet Moments for Kay Tisserand - August 13, 2024

    From the Reuter Family: Randy, Susan, Terry and Tom and families.

  • Beautiful Dreams

    Beautiful Dreams was sent for Kay Tisserand - August 09, 2024

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