Madison – Mary Anne Marsden, age 91, of Madison died on November 13, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1933, in Madison, Wisconsin to Dr. Wendell and Esther (Wang) Marsden and was the eldest of their five daughters.

Mary Anne graduated from the University Wisconsin High School in Madison and then attended the University of Wisconsin. She was employed as an engineering specialist for 40 years by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation – Highways where she developed many lasting friendships throughout the state.

Mary Anne loved helping others, reading, crafts, attending plays, watercolor painting, and spending time with friends and family. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Margaret, and her brothers-in-law Thomas Corbett, Don Zugschwerdt, and Randall Winch. She is survived her sisters Helen Zugschwerdt, Julia Corbett, and Dorothy (John) Hahn. She is further survived by five nieces and four nephews, plus 8 grand nieces and 10 grand nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge’s - Tree of Life Chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to Bethel Lutheran Church or to Oakwood Preferred Hospice.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Mary Marsden

September 30, 1933 - November 13, 2024

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