Bertha Rodkiewicz

Madison-

Bertha M. “Toots”, “Bea” Rodkiewicz, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.  She was born on May 12, 1940, the daughter of Oscar Bartz and Evelyn (Bitter) Bartz Hocking.  Much of her time growing up was spent with her aunt and uncle, Harry and Helen Bitter of Edgerton. 

Bea worked for Lutheran Social Services at the Martin Luther Home in Stoughton for years. It was there that she met the love of her life, Joseph “Joe” Rodkiewicz.  They were united in marriage in 1979. She was also proud to work as a realtor for Stark Realty and prided herself on her accomplishments there.

Bea loved going to the casino, reading books, and visiting with friends.

She is survived by her children: Beth Turpin, Cathy Flynn, Bruce Crass, Ed (Susan) Crass and Marjorie (Thanos) Tsiolis; grandchildren, Bill Turpin, Erica (Ed) Stapic, Ryan Crass, Becky (Josh) Kay, David (Jessica) Crass, and Costas, Sophia, and Maria Tsiolis; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents; siblings, Oscar Bartz Jr. and Myrtle Jones; her favorite aunt and uncle, Harry and Helen Bitter; her sons-in-law, Ernie Turpin and Brian Flynn; and her grandson, Calvin Crass.

Per Bea’s wishes, no services will be held.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her best friend of over 50 years, Pat Winer; her doctor and friend, Dr. Debra Williams; the wonderful staff at Agrace Hospice; and All Saints Assisted Living for the loving care they gave Bea in her last months.

To view Bea's obituary or to leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.