Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did.
Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957.
Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became grandparents in 1990, they took on their new roles with joy!
After John’s death in 2007, Ann moved to Dodgeville and continued to be active in the community, playing cards, volunteering at school, and helping with grandkids. Her final years were happy and full of good times with her huge, loving family. She fell in love with southwest Wisconsin and her drives in the country brought her great joy.
Ann leaves her legacy of love to be carried on by her children: Steve and Lora Warner, Mick and Mary Kay Warner, Joan and Rick Davis, and Leslianne and Ned Ruesch.
Her love was multiplied in her 16 grandchildren: Paul (Tiffani) Warner, Ben (Jenni) Warner, Jerry (William) Warner, Jamie Warner, Ellie (Nicki) Davis, John (Erica) Davis, Samuel Smith, Jacob (Tiniya) Smith, Chloe Smith, Lydia Smith, Daniel (Olivia) Smith, Henry (Rorie) Smith, Sophia Smith, Betty Smith, Rocky Smith and Judah Smith.
Her love will be carried on with the newest generation: Miles Warner, Arlo Smith, Melody and Maverick Smith, and all of the babies to come.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents, stepfather George Egnoski, sister Jane Hsuan, and brother Ed Kearns. Also by her in-laws Ethel Warner, Harley Warner, and Larry Peiffer, as well as grandson Joey Warner, nephew Anthony Hsuan, and several close friends.
She continues to be loved and will be missed by sisters-in-law Mary Peiffer and Sharon Kearns, many nieces and nephews, and so many friends that she made in all the different chapters of her life.
We want to thank the staff at Crestridge for making her last year so full and happy. Thank you to the Upland Hills Hospice team for the loving care and support. Thank you to Pastor Mark for the special visits with us these past weeks, and thank you to all of Ann’s friends at Grace Lutheran Church, especially her Rhoda Circle women.
There will be a celebration of Ann’s life at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Dodgeville. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the church. Burial will happen at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater at a later date.
Donations in honor of Ann can be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Upland Hills Hospice, or Crestridge Assisted Living.
The very best way to honor Ann’s memory is to love one another, laugh a lot, spend time with your family and friends, and take time out of your busy lives to go for drives in the country and look at the cows.
Gorgen Funeral Services www.gorgenfh.com
