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.
Ronald Calaway
Dec 10, 2019
McFarland- Ronald Calaway, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family who cared for him during his recent illness. Ron was born on the family farm in DePere, WI on October 31, 1943, the son of Felix and Mamie Calaway. After graduating from DePere High School, Ron attended UW Oshkosh...
Joan Behrnd
Dec 9, 2019
Joan Mary Behrnd, age 86 of Madison, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Care Center. She was born on December 26, 1932 in Madison, WI to the late Curtis and Rose (Paltz) Theobald. She married Richard G. Behrnd on May 5, 1954 in Madison, WI. Joan worked at a variety of businesses including the...
Mary Lou Goodfriend
Dec 9, 2019
Mary Lou died on December 9, 2019 at Oakwood Village nursing unit, from Alzheimer’s dementia. She was born on February 6, 1938 in Hammond, Indiana. Both of her parents were from Wisconsin. Dolores Hogie Birkett was born and raised on a farm south of Stoughton, where Hogie road meets Route 138. The Hogies were Norwegian, which explains Mary Lou’s...
Agnes Bennett
Dec 7, 2019
Agnes Christine Bennett, of Poynette, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 84. Agnes was born on August 8, 1935 in the Township of Lowville, Wisconsin. The eldest of six children, she was born to Dennis M. Falkenstein, Sr. and Agnes Julia (Hanny) Falkenstein. Agnes was raised on farms in Lowville Township, Dekorra, and the...
John Mcmahon
Dec 6, 2019
February 28, 1933 - December 6, 2019 Sun Prairie - John (Jack) Louis McMahon was born on February 28, 1933 to Ervine (E.P.) McMahon and Amanda (Setz) McMahon in Beaver Dam, WI. Weighing in at over 10lbs, right from the start he was a force to be reckoned with. With his parents, and his brother Jim, they moved...
Aleksandra Gajic
Dec 6, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our devoted mother, steadfast friend, world traveler, master diver, poet, painter and passionate arts advocate Aleksandra Gajic on December 6, 2019. Born in Split, Yugoslavia in 1953, she passed away peacefully in Madison, Wisconsin in the loving care of her family, dear friends and the staff of...
Dorothy Lindstrom
Dec 6, 2019
Lindstrom, Dorothy M. (Boschel) Beloit / Janesville / Madison: Dorothy M. Lindstrom, 100, of Madison, passed away Friday Dec. 6, 2019. She was born June 28, 1919, daughter of Frank and Mary (Young) Boschel. She married Ronald Lindstrom May 23, 1942 in La Crosse. She is survived by her daughter, Jean (Wayne) Duddleston, of Madison, 2 grandchildren; Matthew...
Corrine Ollhoff
Dec 5, 2019
McFarland - Corrine M. "Corky" Ollhoff, age 74, passed away after a 6-month battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1945, in Watertown, the daughter of the late Zale and Valoise Pennell. She was a graduate of Palmyra Eagle High School. Corky graduated from the Bellin School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse in Labor...
Marie Neely
Dec 4, 2019
Marie Veronica Neely, age 97 passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1922, in Roxbury, WI to the late Michael and Veronica (Breunig) Mack. Marie was the youngest of fourteen children. She was raised by her father and sisters. She married the love of her life, Lawrence Neely and raised seven children. Lawrence...
Billie Schoepp
Dec 4, 2019
Waunakee/ Westport Billie Rita Thompson Bannen Roelke Schoepp, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born in Louisville, KY on Oct. 29, 1928 to Dee Witt and Hermina (Dangler) Thompson. Billie was a loving wife and mother. She loved children and enjoyed animals, gardening, nature, traveling, swimming, and wine making. She enjoyed many...
Wayne Fergusson
Dec 3, 2019
Wayne B Fergusson, 73, passed away at home on December 3rd, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne fought a long battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Denise (Gartlan), his son Shawn (Stephanie Moon), his 3 daughters, Erin (Chris) Frey, Meghann (Brian) Albert, Briana (Brandon) Hiebing and 7 grandchildren, Allison, Jenna, Elsie,...
Armella Endres
Dec 3, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Armella C (Acker) Endres, 95 Armella C. (Acker) Endres died peacefully at the age of 95 on December 3rd, 2019. She was born April 19th, 1924 to John C. and Catherine (Ziegler) Acker in Ashton. She married Ray A. Endres May 3rd, 1945. Together they raised seven children on the family dairy farm in Dane. She was an...
Lorna Kondratrowicz
Dec 3, 2019
Lorna Aileen Kondratrowicz, age 91 passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at The Cottages of Madison. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Staples, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Vera Morrison. She was united in marriage to Richard Raymond on January 15, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lorna lived life loved being a homemaker, amazing...
Sharon Kennedy
Dec 3, 2019
Madison - Sharon Ann Kennedy, age 80, passed away on December 3, 2019, at her home in Madison. She was born on May 16, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Richard and Ann (Bruske) Baer. Sharon grew up in Watertown, WI. She studied at Whitewater State College and St. Mary's Nursing School. Sharon spent the first eight, of...
Professor Myers
Dec 2, 2019
MADISON-Glen Everett Myers, age 85, of Madison, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at UW Hospital with his devoted wife, Susan, and daughter, Christine, by his side. A dedicated father, husband, teacher, and textbook author & publisher, Glen was a genuinely good person who will certainly be...
Donald Viken
Dec 2, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE--Donald E. Viken, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Madison to Alf and Thelma (Swiggum) Viken. Donald married Sharon Swenson on June 26, 1965. Donald dedicated over 30 years at Oscar Mayer Foods as a meat cutter. After retiring from Oscar Mayer's, he worked as a...
Sara Pollock
Dec 2, 2019
Sara Pollock died unexpectedly in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 31. Sara is survived by her parents, John Pollock and Michele Pollock; her sisters, Jennifer (Walter) Holbein and Laura (Josh Meyers) Pollock; her grandparents, Florence and Richard Pollock; her beloved niece, Ziva Meyers-Pollock; her beloved furbaby, Logan Echolls; her aunts Margo Pollock, Michelle (Alan) Edwards, and Barbara...
Robert Lee
Dec 1, 2019
WAUNAKEE/NECEDAH-Robert William "Bob" Lee, age 71, of Waunakee/Necedah passed away on December 1, 2019, at home, peacefully. Bob was born on January 16, 1948 in Beloit, the son of William and Lois (McGraw) Lee. Bob was raised in Maple Bluff where he volunteered on the fire department. He attended Madison East High School, Class of 1966, then went...
Fred Schoepp
Dec 1, 2019
Fred Schoepp, Jr., 87, passed away on December 1 due to complications following surgery. He was born on December 4th, 1931 to his parents Fred Sr. and Helen (Klein) and was brought up on their family farm near Waunakee along with his siblings Doris, Nettie, Don. When he was 16 years old he met Joan Hutter when she...
Donna Gower
Dec 1, 2019
Donna Gower of Madison, WI passed away on, 1 December 2019 at the age of 85. She's the daughter of Edward and Marie Pierce of Baraboo, WI. Donna was the oldest of 2 children. She led a full and interesting life. After her graduation from Baraboo High she married the love of her life, Armond Gower, of Black...
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