

Mary Zogbaum
February 25, 1947 - November 16, 2024
Obituary
Madison – Mary L. Zogbaum, age 77, passed away on November 16, 2024, surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was a daughter, wife, mom, sister, grandma, great grandma, mother-in-law, and to all who met her, a friend. Born on February 25, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Donald and Mildred (Holmberg) Severson.
Mary married Arthur B. Zogbaum on December 14, 1968, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, and together they raised three children.
Mary loved being outdoors, spending time fishing, hunting, and camping. Her favorite place to camp was Blackhawk Lake in Highland, Wisconsin. When her son began hunting, she was inspired to take up hunting too, and she always took pride in outfishing her husband, Art. She loved spending time with her family and friends on her front porch, and above all, she cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Although Mary battled cancer for several years, she never complained. She will always be remembered for her strength and grace, and she will be dearly missed.
Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years Art “Butch”; son Randy (Jenny Erickson); grandchildren Vanessa (Dylan Timsit), Chimera, Dane, Jackson, and Jonah; great grandchild Arlo Timsit; her siblings Karen (Allen), Barb, and David; and lots of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lynn; son Dale; brother Jim; and her in-laws Arthur and Lorna Zogbaum.
A special thank you to the entire staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and to home health united; and a special thanks to her neighbor and caregiver Sharon Wiganowsky.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Lakeview Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake Rd, Madison. A visitation will be held at the church 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow the service.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Ave.
608-249-8257
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Kim K.
Other • 5 months ago
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Mary was such a sweet soul and your love for each other was truly something special and inspirational. Thinking of you all. Kim K.
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Jeffrey Arnold
Other • 5 months ago
My wife and myself would like to express our sympathy to Art and Mary's family during this difficult time. While I never met Mary, I would speak often to Art about her ongoing medical issues and witnessed Art's loving care for Mary in between his voluntary work at Lakeview Lutheran church food pantry. May Mary's family find comfort in knowing she is no longer battling pain and medical issues and is now at peace.
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Debi Killerlain
Other • 5 months ago
We are so sorry for your family's loss. We are glad that she is now at peace. We are thinking of you all and will see you soon. Don & Debi Killerlain