Obituaries

We were blessed to have Morgan Nicole Strutt in our lives for 25 years before she passed peacefully in the night on October 15, 2023. She moved through life with a free and sometimes feisty spirit. She graduated from Verona High School and was currently living in Mineral Point, WI, and working at the Hodan Center. She was happy and living her best life after recent years of health challenges.

She loved her music. Some of her favorites included Hannah Montana, Hilary Duff, Big Time Rush, and One Direction. She loved Harry Potter, proclaiming herself a wizard in the Hufflepuff house. She enjoyed shopping and had an extensive collection of water bottles. In high school, being a part of the cheerleading squad gave her immense pride and a sense of inclusion. Morgan always cherished her chicken tenders and cheese curds. A day wouldn’t go by without the use of her iPad and headphones.

She loved to travel. Morgan made many trips to Florida to visit her grandma and grandpa Oliver, as well as trips to the beach, including her Make-A-Wish trip on a cruise to the Caribbean. The highlight of that trip was swimming with dolphins. She enjoyed camping with family and trips to the lake, church mission trips, and going to Camp Courageous in Iowa. She also participated in sled hockey, wheelchair basketball, and martial arts with Master Tracy. Morgan was proud to be on the board of the ARC-Dane County, where she received a self-advocate award.

Attending Sugar River United Methodist Church brought her immense joy, comfort, and a sense of community. She enjoyed her Christian music and always kept a Bible near her. She attended regularly with her dad and sister. Morgan faced her many challenges in life with grace and strength. She will be remembered for her endless smile and happy spirit that captivated all who knew her.

Our deepest gratitude to Jennifer Ward and her children Garrett, Owen, Willow and Mateo the newest members of our family, friend, and caregiver, who opened their home and hearts unconditionally and provided Morgan with love and the greatest gift of “independence.”

Morgan is survived by her parents: Kelly (Janis) Strutt, James (Debbie) Strutt; siblings: JC Strutt, Mackenzie (Jake) Woolever, Mason Strutt; stepbrothers: Connor Schwoob, Cameron (Kasey) Schwoob, and Tyler (Alexa) Harvey; grandparents: Thomas Strutt, Billie and Bob Oliver, Judy Gustin, and Sheldon Hendrickson; as well as her nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by grandparents Marian Strutt and Chuck Gustin “Papa Chuck.”

A special thank you to the first responders who helped the family on the day of her passing.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 W. Verona Road, Verona. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church followed by a light lunch. Interment will be at the Eastside Cemetery in Ridgeway, WI, at 2:00 PM. The service will be live streamed on the church YouTube channel Sugar River UMC for those who can’t travel and attend in person.

We want to give Morgan the memorial she deserves, to honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to Morgan Strutt, directly to her account at UW Credit Union.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625