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Teresa "Ann" O'Donnell

October 15, 1939 - March 09, 2025

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Obituary For Teresa "Ann" O'Donnell

Teresa “Ann” O’Donnell, age 85, passed away on March 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on October 15, 1939 in Gays Mills, WI to parents, Leo and Catherine (Hines) McGargle.

Ann graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1957 and went on to graduate from St. Mary's Nursing School. Throughout her career, Ann worked for Mendota State Hospital, Karmenta nursing home, Visiting Nurse Service, and American Red Cross until her retirement.

Ann was dedicated to her faith and to her family. She was a charter member of St. Peter Catholic Church and she was a team Mom for many teams at East Madison Little League.

She was also an avid Brewer and Badger basketball fan.

Ann is survived by her children, Pat (Karen) of Madison, WI, Tim (Carmen) of Brooklyn, WI, Greg of Deforest, WI, Brian (Pam) of Randolph, WI; grandchildren, Keith (Lindsay), Brittany (Andy), Rory, Casey (Christine), Sara (Eric), Grant, Ryan (Sarah); great grandchildren,

Jamison, Sophie, Jaxson, Brennan, Elizabeth, Piper, Lina, Ollie; two sisters, Jean (Ray) Ellenbolt of Plain, WI, Jane (John) Biba of Muscoda, WI, and a brother, Larry Murphy of Reedsburg, WI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents; stepfather, Lawrence Murphy; brother, Mark "Buck" Murphy; sister-in-law, Peggy Murphy.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or the American Red Cross.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. A visitation will take place on Friday, May 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, and one hour prior to the Mass, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday at the church.

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

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Avenue

608-249-8257

Services

9 May

Visitation

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Ryan Funeral Homes - Madison North East 2418 N. Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
10 May

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Peter Catholic Church 5001 North Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
10 May

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Peter Catholic Church 5001 North Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
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  • March 14, 2025

    Our deepest sympathies to Ann's 4 sons and their families. Your mother was so very sweet. Sending prayers for strength & healing. Cathy (Telstad) Rogers

  • March 13, 2025

    Ann, you will be missed! So sorry for your loss, Pat, Tim, Greg & Brian!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • March 13, 2025

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