Judith "Judy" Brausen

MADISON-Judith A. (Uphoff) Brausen, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare.  She was born in Madison on April 4, 1941 and had lived in the Madison area all her life.  She was a strong, independent woman who loved gardening, reading, spending time with her family and friends, and playing Skipbo with her granddaughter, Abby.

Judy is survived by her children Deb (Steve) Ringelstetter, Cindy (Chuck) Butteris, and David (Jamie) Brausen; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters.  She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, son Jeffrey, her parents, and a brother.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Cress Funeral Service, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison with a memorial service to begin at 1:00 pm.  Friends and family are welcome to attend a luncheon reception at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison following the memorial service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Poi for the exceptional care she gave to Judy throughout the years.