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.
Sanda Bauer
Dec 1, 2019
Madison - Sanda Cross Bauer, 89 and friend to all she encountered, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on May 9, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Lillian Waser Cross and William Russell Cross. She was married to John Alfred Bauer on May 10, 1952 in Chicago,...
Tejumola Olaniyan
Nov 30, 2019
Tejumola "Teju" Olaniyan, 60, of Madison, WI passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1959 in Omu-Aran, Nigeria, the son of Fako Olaniyan and Bolajoko Aborisade Sajiku. He married Mojisola Adeyemo on August 22, 1988 in Ithaca, NY. He was the Louise Durham Mead Professor of English & Wole Soyinka Professor of...
Rita Gervais
Nov 30, 2019
With Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background, Rita Gervais, age 93, died peacefully at Oakwood Village, November 30th, 2019, in the company of her daughter, Claire and son-in-law Dave. Though her mind, body, and world became increasingly contracted over the last 15-20 years due to Alzheimer's disease, she suddenly became very ill and died...
Jean Lenling
Nov 30, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Jean Marie Lenling (Wipperfurth), age 93, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 with her three children surrounding her. She was a resident of Attic Angels for the past 6 years. She was born March 22, 1926 to Helen (Theis) and Alois Wipperfurth in Madison, WI. She attended Madison East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison....
Cheryl Wolf
Nov 29, 2019
Cheryl Anne Wolf, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Cheryl was born on March 23, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to Leroy and Betty (Mani) Turtenwald. She was united in marriage to Jerry Wolf on May 28, 1994, in Pewaukee, WI. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family. She...
Duane Buskager
Nov 28, 2019
Duane LaRoy Buskager, age 79 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, left us on November 28, 2019. He was born in Madison on September 6, 1940, the son of the late Stanley and Laura (Turner) Buskager. Duane was married to Virginia Caravello and they had three daughters, Barbara, Diane and Terri. He later married Kerri Metz and they had a...
Sam Onheiber
Nov 28, 2019
Sam Onheiber, Age 94, of Siesta Key, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, Thanksgiving evening. Sam was born in Madison Wisconsin to the late Bessie and Herman Onheiber. Sam was a wonderful husband, father and Zaide. He is survived by the love of his life, Maria, to whom he was married for 58 years, his...
Eileen Brekken
Nov 27, 2019
Stoughton- Eileen Rein Brekken, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home. She was born in Stoughton on December 26, 1925, the daughter of Wilmer and Norma (Moe) Rein. Eileen graduated from Stoughton High School. On February 25, 1945 she married Elmer Brekken. Eileen was a lifelong member of Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church and...
Robert Bernards
Nov 26, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Robert (Bob) Louis Bernards, 92, of Waunakee, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the home he built for his family in 1956. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. John's Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery immediately following...
Sarah Wilson
Nov 26, 2019
Wilson, Sarah J. Middleton / Madison: Sarah Jane Wilson, age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Attic Angels in Middleton. She is survived by her husband William, and her three children; Barbara, Vicki, and David. Services will be held at a later date. Please share your memories of Sarah by posting tributes. Cress Center 6021...
Lorraine Haas
Nov 26, 2019
Sun Prairie / Lake Mills - Lorraine Carol Haas, age 84 passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on December 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leonard and Frieda (Heubner) Hegeman. Lorraine enjoyed sewing, gardening, being a Girl Scout leader, a Den Mother and member of the 4-H. Most of all she cherished...
Patricia Summers
Nov 26, 2019
Patricia Summers (Acree) Dickson, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by family on November 26, 2019. She was born on April 19, 1935, in West Virginia, and raised in Hampshire, IL. She is survived by her husband, John Dickson; 6 children, John Dickson, Jennifer (Jack) Glaser, Jeff (Jill) Dickson, Julie (Corey Witzel) Dickson, Jane (Allen)...
Michelle Polidora
Nov 26, 2019
Michelle Polidora (Madge Irene, Sis, Mickie), passed away on Tuesday, November 26 at Oakwood West Hebron Oaks surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Louisa, KY on January 2, 1935, the second of seven children to James and Myrtle (Eades) Johnson. After graduating high school, Michelle attended Grant Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, OH, where...
Margaret Crawford
Nov 26, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE Margaret "Muggsy" Crawford passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born April 29, 1936, hers was a full life of raising a family, working outside the home, volunteering and hobbies. After graduation from Baraboo High School, Muggsy studied for a career in hairdressing at Harper Beauty College in Madison, graduating in 1956. After marrying Bob Crawford...
Mary Frey
Nov 25, 2019
MADISON-Mary Johnson Frey, age 92, died peacefully with her family at her bedside on November 25, 2019. Mary, the only child of Adele and Olaf Johnson, grew up in Oak Park, IL. She attended Vassar College, receiving her bachelor's degree in psychology. Inspired by social reformers, Jane Adams and Harriet Vittum, Mary earned her master's degree in social...
Nancy Smith
Nov 24, 2019
Madison - Nancy Cuccia Smith, age 73, of Madison, passed away peacefully among family and close friends on November 24, 2019 at Agrace hospice. The daughter of Andrew and Mary Cuccia, she was born January 2, 1946 in the village of Piana degli Albanesi, near Palermo, Sicily. She emigrated to the United States at age 3, in February...
Tasha Sanger
Nov 24, 2019
Tasha Marie Sanger, age 36, Of Madison passed away on Sunday Nov.24th 2019. She was born Sept.22 1983 in Madison, WI. The daughter of Todd and Dawn Sanger (Williamson). Tasha was outgoing, the comedian of the family, she stand up for her family and friends. She was "TT" Tasha who tried to take care of everyone. She would...
Peter Watling
Nov 24, 2019
Peter Anthony Watling passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, aged 75, at his home in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was born and raised in London, England. He married Mary Ellen Slowikowski in Chicago, Illinois in 1969 and immigrated to the United States in 1971, settling in St. Charles, Illinois, and later residing in Florida and Wisconsin. He worked...
Judy Olson
Nov 23, 2019
MADISON- Judith "Judy" Plaenert Olson, 79, of Madison, died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinsonism. Judy was born on February 23, 1940 in Ludington, MI, the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred and Ellen (Henschel) Plaenert. Judy attended the Madison Public Schools and graduated from West High School in 1958. She earned a...
Brooklyn Kahl
Nov 23, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE Brooklyn Marie Kahl, age 1 of Sun Prairie passed away November 23, 2019. She was born November 15, 2018 in Madison, the daughter of Jeremy Kahl and Katie Michels. Brooklyn had a sweet and determined personality. She enjoyed many things such as dancing to music, blowing raspberries, walking, hiding underneath laundry baskets and playing peek-a-boo. She...
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