Joanne Silvera Thuesen

Joanne Silvera Thuesen

Jan. 2, 1936 - March 4, 2024

MADISON - Joanne Silvera Thuesen, age 88, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Agrace Hospice surrounded by family praying the rosary at the time of her passing.

She was born in Madison, WI, on January 2, 1936, to Ernest and Mildred Jackson. She was the oldest of four children. She attended St. James grade school and graduated Edgewood High School in 1954. After High School she attended the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing and graduated in 1959. She became the head nurse of the surgical floor at UW hospital. On November 14, 1964, she married John J.P. Thuesen. Together they had three children, Jane, James, and John.

Joanne loved spending time with her family. The highlight of every year was a family vacation in the summer with her husband and children. She loved her family and enjoyed taking care of her six grandchildren. She also loved going to garage sales with her relatives every Friday.

Joanne is survived by her children: Jane Olson (Thomas Churchill), James Thuesen (Tanya Thuesen), John Thuesen (Laurel Redmon); grandchildren: Carissa Hilscher (Kellan Hilscher), Christopher Olson (Rachel Slaby), Johana Thuesen, Brian Olson, Eric Thuesen, Anika Thuesen; great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hilscher, Noah Hilscher; siblings: Lois Pfister (Jerry Pfister), Judy Brown, Michael Jackson (Nancy Jackson). She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Dr., Madison, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM. A rosary service will be at the church at 9:45 AM and a visitation at 10:00 AM. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass, and lunch will be served following the burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Cress Funeral Service

3610 Speedway Rd.

Madison, WI 53705

608-238-3434

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