Virginia "Ginny" Marie Werner

Virginia “Ginny” Marie Werner of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at home on September 13th, 2025, at the age of 76. Ginny was born March 1, 1949, in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Duane and Grace (Napper) Beals. Ginny was married to her loving husband of 52 years, James “Jim” Werner on May 19, 1973, in Madison.

Ginny graduated from Clinton High School in 1967, went on to Beauty School and finished a 40-plus year career with the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where she held several roles before her final role in the Computer Sciences department.

Ginny is survived by her husband Jim, her sons: Randy (Nancy) Werner, and Dan (Colleen) Werner; her 5 grandchildren: Riley, Evelyn, Dominic, Allison and Eleanor, and her sister Kathy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother Pearl, and her siblings: Spencer and Donna.

Ginny had many hobbies and passions in addition to spending time with family, loved ones and her grandchildren. Ginny was an avid sewer making wonderfully warm quilts for those cold winter nights. She also enjoyed traveling, biking, swimming, playing dominos and jigsaw puzzles. A highlight of her life was traveling to Hawaii with Jim for vacation.

Ginny always had a positive attitude, looking for the good in everyone she encountered during her life and leaving a lasting impression. She was quick to smile, had a memorable laugh and made sure to enjoy every single day.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to Agrace Hospice Care or the Alzheimer’s Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-5pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Cress Funeral Home Madison-Far West location, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. Casual attire preferred.

Please share your memories of Ginny by posting here in her guestbook.

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6021 University Ave. Madison

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