Obituary: Christine (Terganza) Carter

Christine (Treganza) Carter, age 75 of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin peacefully passed away at home on May 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service for Chris will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Conway-Picha Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest following the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lyndon Station.

Chris was born on February 3, 1949, in Mauston, Wisconsin. The daughter of John Treganza and Betty (Havey) Panek. She was a 1967 graduate of Mauston HS. She met the love of her life in 1980 and was married in 2000. She was a very prominent appraiser for many years in the local area and was a respected member of the Mile Bluff Medical Center Board of Directors in service of her community. She was a very involved grandmother, and her granddaughters were her pride and joy. She loved to travel and learn about history with her husband. She had an eye for interior design and took pride in styling her granddaughters’ wardrobes. She was her daughter’s best friend.

Chris is survived by her husband Donald, daughter Jody (Derrick) Gwin, and granddaughters Alexis (Jacob) Wofford, and Anestasia Gwin. Also, her brother Jeff Treganza (Christopher Coon) and sister, Lisa Ruskosky (Jason (Denise) Ruskosky and Chelsea (Josh) Burns).

Chris is preceded in death by her parents and son Aaron Ficken. Also, by her mother and Father-in-law, Vanita and Rusty Fitzgerald.

The Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin assisted the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.