Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Robert (Bob) Pulvermacher
Apr 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” Pulvermacher, age 74, a resident of Waunakee since 1972 passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020. He was born in Richland Center, WI on January 9, 1946 to the late Archie and Nellie Pulvermacher. He married Joanne (Jody Householder) on June 15, 1968 in Richland Center and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage together. Soon...
Julie Ziegler
Apr 14, 2020
Sun Prairie - Julie Ann Ziegler, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Sun Prairie. She was born in Madison, on July 12, 1973, daughter of Gerald and Christine (McCoy) Ziegler. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1992.
Julie was a kind soul that enjoyed the simpler things...
Donald Savoy
Apr 14, 2020
LODI-Donald H. Savoy, age 80, passed away on April 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Don was born on April 15, 1939 in Winona, MN, with his twin brother, Ronald to Alzer and Marie (nee: Nepper) Savoy.
Donald attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and graduated with a Master Degree in Biology/Science. He taught science within the...
Althea Davidson
Apr 13, 2020
Althea passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.
She was born and grew up in Beaver Dam, WI. She attended Wayland Academy and Radcliffe College, the female coordinate institution for Harvard University where she earned her liberal arts degree.
She was wonderfully unique and very intelligent. She was inquisitive...
Terry "Bert" Smith
Apr 12, 2020
MADISON- Terry “Bert” Lynn Smith, 66, of Madison, passed away on April 12, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1953 in Portage, WI to Gordon and Ila (Boyd) Smith.
Bert served his country in the military for 27 years. He was an Army cook, a truck driver, and a factory worker.
Bert loved gardening,...
Joyce Weston
Apr 12, 2020
Joyce O’Leary Weston passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Care. She was born on December 10, 1927, daughter of Dorothy Jewell Galloway and Lee Andrew O’Leary in Fond du Lac, WI. Her early childhood was spent in Lancaster, WI and when Joyce was 4, the family moved and settled in Marinette, WI.
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Jane Arbogast
Apr 11, 2020
Madison - Jane Ann Arbogast, age 91, of Madison died peacefully at Oakwood Village on April 11, 2020 after being tested positive for COVID-19. Jane was born on October 21, 1928 in Carmel, New York to Joseph E. and Gertrude (Ganong) Pulling. Jane and her brother, Jim, moved with their family to Appleton, WI when she was in sixth...
Francis Ryan
Apr 10, 2020
Francis G. ("Frank") Ryan Jr., died unexpectedly on April 10, 2020 of cardiac arrest. Born and raised in Chicago, Frank graduated from Sullivan High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 where he served nearly three years.
He graduated from Marquette University in 1962 and married Claire McMahon, a graduate teaching assistant...
Elizabeth Wiggert
Apr 10, 2020
WIGGERT, Elizabeth (Beth) Jean Cooper, 85, of Madison WI, died on April 10, 2020.
Born 1934 in Madison WI, Beth met her husband of 46 years (Victor) as participants in Channing Murray activities through the Unitarian Meeting House (First Unitarian Society of Madison) while both were attending UW-Madison. Beth gave back to her community as a volunteer throughout her life,...
Joseph Knors
Apr 10, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Michael Knors passed away 4/10/20 at the age of 90 at the William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Community Living Center Hospice Unit.
Joe was born in Racine WI to Frank and Mary (Lapata) Knors on March 8th, 1930 the 7th child of 8 born in his family. Joe always told us the...
Dr. Timothy Donovan
Apr 10, 2020
Dr. Timothy Jay Donovan, 82, of Madison, Wisconsin, died peacefully on April 10, 2020 after a long battle with multiple myeloma and a recent COVID-19 infection. Tim was a formidable part of the Madison community and of The Dean Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital for over 40 years. Tim loved his family, loved playing tennis and golf, and was...
Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson
Apr 9, 2020
Stoughton- Elizabeth “Liz” Nelson, age 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on April 18, 1966, the daughter of Larry and Betty Anderson. Liz grew up in Stoughton with what she described as a beautiful childhood. She graduated from Stoughton High School and furthered her schooling starting at UW...
Joan Wildman
Apr 8, 2020
On April 8, 2020, Joan M Wildman passed away in her home, attended by her son Randall J Wildman. She was 82 years old. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Loup county, near Milburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Ralph D Poland and Lydia A (Kokes) Poland. She was the second birth of the year in Loup county,...
Marguerite "Marge" Rosecky
Apr 8, 2020
Marguerite "Marge" Catherine Rosecky was born on September 15, 1932. Marge went to rejoin her divine creator and become our angel on April 8th, 2020. Born to Glen and Ellen Horkan, Marge is the 2nd oldest of 6 kids from Reedsburg, Wisconsin. She is survived by her 2 sisters; Theresa DeVault and Rita (John) Bill, as well as being an...
Kristi Marks
Apr 8, 2020
Kristi Lee Marks (Templeton) passed away on April 8, 2020, age 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 8, 1957 to Cal and Merva (Millette) Templeton. Married to Bob Marks in 1986. Kristi graduated from East High, worked for Webcrafters for 17 years then attended MATC, graduated and went to work for Physicians Plus and UW Medical...
Edward Helman
Apr 7, 2020
Edward “Ed” Helman passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born June 21, 1962 to Robert and Elizabeth (Kalscheur) Helman in Madison. He lived most of his childhood in Waunakee.
Ed graduated from Park Falls High School in Park Falls, WI. He lived many years as an accomplished outdoorsman...
Tammy Liddicoat
Apr 7, 2020
Tammy Kay Liddicoat was born December 20, 1967, to Jacqueline Taylor and Peter Liddicoat. She passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2020. Tammy is preceded in death by her mother Jacqueline Taylor. She is survived by her father, Peter Liddicoat of Waunakee, Wisconsin; a brother, Kip Liddicoat of Madison, Wisconsin; her aunt, Pat (Eldon) Yanna of Mineral...
Christine Tietz
Apr 7, 2020
Madison – Christine R. Tietz (nee Zardus); born on June 18, 1945 to Lawrence and Perena Zardus (nee Nicoli) died at Agrace Memory Care and Hospice, Fitchburg, WI on April 7, 2020.
Born in Palmer, Michigan, and moving to Ishpeming, Michigan at an early age. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School, Negaunee, Michigan June 3, 1963. ...
Elizabeth "Lea" Walters
Apr 6, 2020
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Madison – Elizabeth “Lea” Walters passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Oak Park Place Nakoma. She was born in Barrington, Illinois the only child of Russell and Melba (Hill) Mossman. Most of her early childhood was spent in New Orleans where her father worked as a pilot for Chicago Southern Airlines....
Robert Crahen
Apr 6, 2020
Robert L. Crahen, 87, of Waunakee, WI passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Agrace Hospice due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Born in North Freedom, WI he was the son of Louis and Viola (Dunse) Crahen. Upon graduating from Wonewoc High School he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and after his discharge...
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