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Shauna Maureen Dugan

December 28, 1953 - August 20, 2022

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Obituary For Shauna Maureen Dugan

Madison- Shauna Maureen Dugan, age 68, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1953, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Horrigan) Dugan in Milwaukee, WI. Shauna was born with a lot of hardships in her life, unable to see and unable to hear. But she did not let that hold her back from living the best life she could. By reaching out and feeling for a watch, someone's rings, their ears, even their hair, she would know who would be spending the day with her. She knew how to communicate with tactile sign language, often asking for her hair to be wet and brushed. She taught us about kindness and patience, because it took a lot of love, patience, and dedication to care for her needs each and every day. But once she became accustomed to you, that's when she really shined bright. She also taught us how to be happy because she took joy in simple things. One of her favorite joys was being in water. Shauna loved her baths as well as swimming in the pool. In the water she was able to experience freedom from her physical limitations that she dealt with outside of the water. Taking walks outside to feel the sun on her face and wind in her hair was also one of her favorites. Shauna loved to work. She was a part of the vocational program for many years and could do any job that was asked of her. Over the years she became very close with the vocational team. Working provided Shauna with a sense of independence in a world where everything was done for her. We can both mourn the loss of Shauna as well as celebrate the wonderful life she had and the lessons she taught us. Shauna is survived by her sisters, Patti Dugan, Erin Dugan- Meluso and many wonderful caretakers over the years at Central Wisconsin Center. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bridget Dugan.

A Celebration of Shauna’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Central Wisconsin Center, 317 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704.

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

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N Sherman Ave 608-249-8257

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  • September 03, 2022

    God rest her soul. My condolences to the many wonderful staff who worked with Shauna so that she could live her best life. And my sympathies to Patti and Erin who were so gracious and kind. May Shauna shine with the stars!

  • September 02, 2022

    Shauna Dugan! You were heaven sent, you truly changed my life in more ways then you knew. Thank you for teaching me so much. You were not only physically strong but mentally. You endured so much, yet made the most out of everything. You taught me to never take anything for granted and to never give up on myself and always keep trying. You will be very missed, I am so thankful to have met you. May you Rest In Peace. I hope you're keeping everyone on their toes up there! Till we meet again 🤍

  • August 31, 2022

    I will never forget my many years working with Shauna.

  • August 30, 2022

  • August 30, 2022

    She was a happy woman to work around. Yes she loved her vocabulary group. Your in God's hands.

  • August 29, 2022

    I know you are in a better place and probably doing something funny to keep people awake. I enjoy my last couple of months working with you and going on the outings to the parks and taking our walks around the center. May you Rest In Peace Agustina Perez

  • August 29, 2022

    Shauna's obituary is a beautiful tribute to her life. I have known Shauna since 1977 when she came to CWC 's then hospital unit for orthopedic surgury where I worked as a staff nurse. Later in Shauna's life I saw her on her unit on a daily basis as I worked as a administrative charge nurse. Life on a daily basis was challenging for both Shauna and her care givers. She was exceedingly smart and her persistence to pursue her needs were always a challenge to nursing and care giving some staff. RIP dear Shauna, a life that had meaning and showed us all that the simple things in life had a beautiful meaning.❤️

  • August 29, 2022

    My Deepest sympathy to the family. I got to know Shauna when I floated throughout the Center. She most certainly was a very smart little lady. Very determined what she wanted. She overcame her disabilities to more than what anyone else would have thought possible. Shauna will be missed by many. God Bless Shauna. She is now a special Angel.

  • August 29, 2022

    I took care of her at CWC and she was always a fun lady when I knew her. she will be missed greatly 💕

  • August 29, 2022

    I haven't worked with Shauna since I graduated LPN school last January. I worked with her for 5 years quite frequently. A lot of people didn't get her but I did. I am thinking of the family and deeply saddened by this news. I was thinking of her recently and how I've been wanting to visit. She's at peace now. Thank for the years I got to spend with her.

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