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Marlene Jaskaniec Obituary
Jaskaniec, Marlene (Schmidley)
MADISON – On Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, Marlene Jaskaniec, loving wife and devoted mother of three children, passed away at the age of 78.
Marlene was born, as an identical twin, on Dec. 26, 1942, in rural Janesville, Wis., to George and Irene (Finley) Schmidley. She was proud to have attended Willowdale, a one-room school, later graduating from Janesville Craig High School. She then went on to earn a teaching degree from Edgewood College in Madison. On Aug. 6, 1966, she married the love of her life, Michael Jaskaniec. They raised one son, Andrew, and two daughters, Aimee and Angeline. Marlene was the mom who could sew any dress or costume you wanted, lead a troop of kids camping, be fearless down a waterslide, dance in the school talent show and never miss cheering you on at a sports game. Marlene loved being active and belonged to several golf leagues and card clubs, enjoyed gardening, Badgers games, volunteer work and participating in many neighborhood and family activities. Whenever there was a need for a volunteer Marlene gladly filled the role, being especially fond of her work with Attic Angel and PEO. She enjoyed summering in Madison, Wis., and wintering in The Villages, Fla. Marlene was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Wisconsin, and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Florida.
Marlene was preceded in death by her father, George; mother, Irene; and brother, Michael. She is survived by her husband, Michael; three children, Andrew (Carrie), Aimee (Ben) and Angeline (Jamie); brother, Allen; twin sister, Mareta (Peter); sister, Delores; sister-in-law, Joan; and grandchildren, Bennett, Emma, Rylie, Griffin, Michael and William; many cousins; and nieces and nephews.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVE STREAM may visit Marlene's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a future date when it is safe for family and friends to gather.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to Attic Angel Association, 640 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717 or UW Carbone Cancer Center (uwhealth.org/donateuwccc). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Rich Nordeng
February 4, 2021
Very sorry to learn of Marlene´s passing. She was a fun and active lady. I am sure the family has numerous loving memories,
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Annette McTighe (Lunde) and Ted McTighe
February 3, 2021
We are saddened to hear about Marlene's passing. We send love, encouragement and blessings your way. Please know how much we appreciate being able to attend the memorial service.
Katy Greenwalt
January 31, 2021
I am so sad for all of you. Marlene was a kind and wonderful woman. I taught at Falk School when Marlene was there, and we used to buy Christmas trees from her too. My thoughts are with you.
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