Margaret O'Kane
June 11, 1945 - November 12, 2025
Obituary
Margaret “Marge” L. O’Kane, age 80, passed away on November 12, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on June 11, 1945, to Henry and Alice Leuzinger in Monroe, Wisconsin. She moved to the Northside of Madison in 1963.
She was employed by Carnes in Verona. She and her husband Robert owned MR. O’s Restaurant, she later worked at the Dane County Airport until retiring.
Marge is survived by her children, David (Sue), Daniel (Laura) of Madison, WI, Deanne (Keith) Ketterer of Henderson, NV and Dennis (Jenny) of Manitowoc, WI; grandchildren Leslie, Kathryn, Donna, Amanda, Kassidy, Brian, and Eric. Great grandma to Jackson, Noah, Blakely, and Carter. She is survived by her 2 brothers, Richard and Thomas of Monroe, WI; sisters, Sue of Onalaska, WI and Mary of Evansville, WI. And a very special neighbor, Chad Novy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; sisters, Ruth and Barbara; and her brothers, Victor and Curtis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Josie’s Gift. https://www.josiesgift.org/donate.html
A special thank you to the entire staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N Sherman Ave. Madison, WI. A visitation will take place 2 hours prior to the service, from 10:00-12:00, at the funeral home. Luncheon to follow the service at the Madison Eagles Club #623.
To view her obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
608-249-8257
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Ryan Funeral Home • 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Memorial Service
Sat Jan 3, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CST
Ryan Funeral Home • 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Toni
Coworker •
Our Marge..So many many fun memories. Our working days soo much fun, Girls time together was so special with you. Sharing Birthdays. Picking on Whats his name, was a treasure. Roberts face never changed. but always had a comeback remark. I will never laugh so hard with another person as I had with you. I'm sure going to miss you my dear friend. Thank you Marge for being my friend, and we will be friends again someday.. In HEAVEN. Toni
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Pat
Friend •
Marge was such an active member of the Hillcrest community. I recall her and Bob cooking Christmas dinner for 50+ people. When she decided to stay home it was a sad day in our community. RIP. Marge.
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Deborah Kollar
Friend •
She was a special lady after my mom passed, Barbara Morgan, she would send me a Christmas card every year. She always helped out with Roy cooking in the clubhouse. The last year when Bob was alive they had us over for Christmas dinner, they were both wonderful people and I really enjoyed them on my visits to Clearwater.