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.
Nicole Sullivan
Oct 15, 2019
Sun Prairie - Nicole "NickI" Lynn Sullivan, age 36, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 12, 1983 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Gary and Lora (Chaussee) Stock. Nicki's girls were her life. She wouldn't miss a soccer game, volleyball game or basketball game. She...
Willard Jensen
Oct 15, 2019
Sun Prairie Willard John "Will" Jensen, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1924, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of John Edward and Mayme (Anderson) Jensen. Willard was united in marriage to Carol Lois Beck on October 1, 1949. Together they were married 67 years, and raised two children...
Lorraine Hughes
Oct 15, 2019
Lorraine M. Hughes, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Joseph and Harriet Chirhart. Lorraine graduated from Rice Lake High School. She married Edward Hughes on February 7, 1946 in Haugen, Wisconsin. She enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her family. Originally a member...
Neil Ford
Oct 14, 2019
Ford, Neil M. Lodi: Neil Maurice Ford, age 88, of Lodi, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, Wisconsin. He was born on June 12, 1931 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Myrtle Eastwood Ford and Maurice Reginald Ford. Neil attended elementary and high school in Sterling, where he...
James Buckmaster
Oct 14, 2019
MADISON, WI James Donald Buckmaster, who was a true legend in his own time, died October 14, 2019. He was born in Bakersfield, California on September 23, 1945. He was the Carburetor King of the Midwest; tuning muscle cars, street rods, and a broad variety of race cars. He was one of only 1,200 registered members worldwide (since...
Thomas Shaughnessy
Oct 14, 2019
Thomas "Tom" Emile Shaughnessy passed away October 14, 2019 at The Legacy Noel Manor surrounded by his family. He was born December 17, 1939 in Madison to Rodney and Alys (Dicharry) Shaughnessy. Tom graduated from West High School in 1957 and then Madison Business College in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Hansen, in 1962 and...
Vera Riley
Oct 14, 2019
Vera Maxine (Wierenga) Riley, age 80, of Cross Plains, WI passed away on October 14, 2019 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on January 8, 1939 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of George and Anna (Remus) Wierenga. She was the second of four children. She married Robert E. Riley on October 23, 1965 in Madison, WI. Vera...
Orville Jacoby
Oct 13, 2019
MADISON-Orville C. Jacoby, age 84, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 7, 1935 to Orville and Flossie (Campbell) Jacoby. Orville was a hard worker and always helped family and friends. He loved his John Deere tractors, cars, trucks and just keeping busy. He was always on the go in...
Charles Sutcliffe
Oct 12, 2019
Madison - Charles R. Sutcliffe went to heaven on October 12, 2019. He was born November 5, 1922, in Madison, WI, to Charlie and Eva Sutcliffe. He graduated from West High School in 1940, enlisted in the Army Air Force and was a B-17 pilot. After World War II, he achieved the rank of Major in the US...
James Wichman
Oct 12, 2019
MADISON- James R. Wichman, age 78, of Madison, died peacefully on October 12, 2019, following his eleventh heart attack. Jim was born in Beaver Dam, WI the second son of A.E. "Wick" & LaVita Wichman. In 1959, he graduated from Wayland Academy, where his parents were both teachers. He earned a BA from UW-Madison in 1965. His time...
Melvin Steffens
Oct 12, 2019
Appleton/Madison Melvin "Stub" A. Steffens, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. He was one of 13 children born to Joseph and Whilomena (Ebben) Steffens on February 25, 1933, in Kaukauna, WI. Stub served honorably in the United States Army before he met and married Beverly Frances Helke...
Patricia Corcoran
Oct 11, 2019
MADISON- Patricia Ann Corcoran, 87, of Neenah, WI passed away on October 11, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her children. Pat was born on July 7, 1932 in Madison, the daughter of Gertrude & Henry Pertzborn. She was married to Dean Corcoran on April 16, 1955 in Madison. She was a bookkeeper by occupation and over the...
Barbara Hagens
Oct 11, 2019
Sun Prairie, WI - Barbara "Barb" Hagens, Age 67, passed peacefully following her battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Born to Harold and Mary Shanks, Barb grew up in Pine Island, Minnesota with her eight siblings. After graduating from Pine Island High School Barb attended St. Cloud State...
Kevin Wagner
Oct 11, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE - Kevin J. Wagner, age 62, passed away on Friday, October 11th, 2019 in his home with his wife, Victoria, at his side following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Kevin was born on Mother's Day, May 12, 1957, in Sheboygan, son of the late Wendel and Anita (Johannes) Wagner. He was a 1975...
Betty Isaacson
Oct 11, 2019
Sun Prairie - Betty L. Isaacson, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare with her husband by her side. She was born on June 8, 1951, the daughter of Orrlan and Jean (Cowles) Gudenschwager. At the age of 9, Betty moved to the Philippians to help her family with missionary work. They returned...
Deborah Mason
Oct 10, 2019
Debbie Mason age 60 passed away October 10, 2019 after an almost two year battle with breast cancer. Debbie was born on June 2, 1959 to Ed and Myrna (Moore) Spohn in Denver, Colorado. She was the third of eight children. Debbie was 7 years old when the family moved from Illinois to a farm just outside of...
Lois Kreft
Oct 10, 2019
McFarland - Lois Ann Dill Kreft passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2019 after living a full life, and in the company of her loving son John. She was born on July 15, 1934 in Janesville Wisconsin, the second child of Robert V Dill and Agnes Genieve Rittler Dill. Her early years were spent on...
Mark Showers
Oct 10, 2019
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Richard Askey
Oct 9, 2019
Richard Allen "Dick" Askey, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on October 9, 2019, at the age of 86. He was born to Philip E. Askey and Bessie May Askey on June 4, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. Dick devoted his life's work to mathematics and math education. He joined the University of Wisconsin Mathematics department in 1963 as...
Claire Wright
Oct 9, 2019
Stoughton - Claire L. "Kelly" Wright, age 95, passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born March 1, 1924 in Stoughton, the son of the late Harry and Emma (Otteson) Wright. Kelly married Florabelle Runey on July 31, 1948 in Janesville. He joined the Army Air Corps at age 17, and...
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