Obituaries

Madison, WI - Lisa Hancock, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1949, in Chicago, daughter of John Hancock and Lisa (DiGiulio) Hancock, Lisa had an early and lifelong love of art, reading and cats. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois and her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Madison College. These qualifications, combined with her open minded spirit, led her to work and volunteer in numerous settings, including schools, healthcare facilities, and the Madison Public Library, to name a few. Her gentle spirit, bright sense of humor, and devotion to her family, community and faith will be indescribably missed. She is survived by daughter Laura and son-in-law Rasool Shojaei of Atlanta, brother Alexander DiGiulio Hancock and sister-in-law Mary Mercier of Madison, niece Nicole Barovic-Hancock of Madison, former spouse and close friend Donald Wichert of Madison, and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and numerous cats; we’re comforted in the knowledge she is having a glad reunion with all of them. Lisa was never one to make a fuss about herself and therefore requested no service to be held, which we will honor and are confident those who knew her are celebrating her in their personal ways. In lieu of flowers, we request that memorial donations be made to St Vincent de Paul, 2033 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713. A special thanks to St Mary’s staff and hospice team, your loving attention carried our family through this very difficult time.

“In my house there are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you.” – John 14:2

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