Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Mades, age 87, of Edgerton, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Huntington Place,
Janesville. She was born in Alma Center, WI, on April 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Earl and Virginia
(Wick) Ray and graduated from Hixton High School in 1954. Jackie married Harold W. Mades on Aug. 5,
1960, in Pigeon Falls, WI. They moved to Edgerton when Harold began working at JATCO. Jackie worked
as a home health care aide for many years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Edgerton Outreach, reading,
sewing, and doing crafts. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; 3 children: Ann Anderson of Janesville, Dan (Kathy) Mades of
Janesville, and Frederick (Heidi Kelly) Mades of Waukesha; 5 grandchildren: Tiffany (Jarrod Ryan)
Anderson, Taylor (Matt) Paschke, Kyle Mades, Austin (Tori) Mades, and Brendan Mades; 2 step-
grandchildren; Jenny and Kelly ; 7 great grandchildren: Chase, Ella, Hudson, Adley, Liam, Vincent,
Wesley, with an 8 th due soon; and her brother, Mike (Jean) Ray of Hixton. She was preceded in death by
her parents; stepfather, Allan Olson; and brother, Gerald Ray.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN
CHURCH, Edgerton, with Rev. Carl Seeger officiating. Burial will be in Rock River Cemetery. Visitation will
take place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Edgerton Outreach. The APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME,
Edgerton is assisting the family. For on-line condolences: http://www.apfelfuneral.com
No responses yet