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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Laura Lea
Gritzmacker
March 29, 1964 – February 10, 2026
Visitation
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - East
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Service
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - East
12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)
Burial
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - East
1:00 - 1:15 pm (Central time)
Laura Lea Gritzmacker, 61, of Madison passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Middleton Village Nursing & Rehab.
Laura was born on March 29, 1964 in Madison to Reginald and Kathryn (Anderson) Gritzmacker.
She enjoyed baking, crocheting and attending craft fairs with her mother.
Laura is survived by her children, Jill Showers (Adam Purcell), Brittany Martin, and Stephanie Martin; five grandchildren, Amir Southhall, Mason Smith, Aries Southhall, Bruce Southhall and Ja’Star Washington; loving companion, Marcel Killebrew
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Kathryn Gritzmacker; infant sister Becky Gritzmacker, Brother Paul Grtizmacker and nephew Adam Gritzmacker.
Funeral services will take place at 12PM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Cress Funeral Service, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. A visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of service. Immediately follow funeral services, a burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Middleton Village Nursing for their exceptional care for Laura.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 E. Washington Ave.
Madison (608) 249-6666
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