Brown (nee Dederich), Margaret Ann

Margaret Ann Brown (nee Dederich), age 81, of Dodgeville, went to her Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Mineral Point Health Services in Mineral Point, WI.

Margaret was born on April 15, 1944 in Orion Township Richland County to Peter and Alice (McCluskey) Dederich. Raised on the family farm in Richland County, she developed a love for animals and an industrious work ethic. On July 17, 1965, she married Jerry Brown at St John’s Catholic Church in Muscoda, WI. In 1981, Jerry and Margaret bought a dairy farm south of Dodgeville which was her home until her death.

She worked at Lands’ End for over 30 years in Quality Assurance in addition to her farm work and took great pride in her work even taking classes to improve her job performance. Famous for her Cinnamon Rolls and bread, Margaret also liked to travel, taking many trips around the US with her husband Jerry. She enjoyed playing cards and participated in the neighborhood card club. Margaret loved attending all her grandchildren’s school and sporting events as well as attending her friend’s and neighbor’s children’s events.

As a lifelong Catholic and a woman of strong faith, she volunteered her time and talents to St Pius of Pietrelcina Parish.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry; her children Amy of Madison, Cindy (Patrick) Semski of South Milwaukee and Mike (Amy) Brown of DeForest; her grandchildren Corey (Amber) Brown of Madison and Katie (Anthony) Greco of Theinsville; her great granddaughter Maelyn Jaeger of Verona as well as numerous relatives and friends.  

She was preceded in death her parents Peter and Alice Dederich as well as her brother John Dederich and sister Mary Broadbent.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 305 East Walnut Street, Dodgeville with Pastor Tafadzwa Kushamba officiating. Burial will follow services at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Dodgeville, WI. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Pius of Pietrelcina Parish, Badger Honor Flight, or Iowa County Humane Society.

The family would like to thank Dr Emily Jewell and the staff at Mineral Point Health Services for their compassionate care for Margaret.

Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers 

Funeral Home

www.gorgenfh.com