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.
Katherine Bentley
Sep 18, 2019
MADISON- Katherine "Kay" Bentley, 63 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Funeral arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg.
Bernard Bernatovich
Sep 18, 2019
Bernard Victor Bernatovich (Ben) died September 18, 2019 in Fitchburg, WI at Agrace Hospice Center. He went to be with his wife of nearly 60 years, Rita, who died July 28, 2019. Ben was born February 1, 1939, in Racine, WI, to Bernard and Katie Bernatovich. Ben met Rita Crocco at St. Catherine's High School, when they were...
Joseph Beck
Sep 17, 2019
DEFOREST-Joseph A. Beck, age 98, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was born on December 17, 1920 in Benton, Wisconsin, the son of Anthony and Olive Beck. He married Margie Miller on November 2, 1946 after returning from World War II Army Duty in Europe. Joe worked many years for Webcrafters, Inc. of Madison. He retired in...
Margaret Irlbeck
Sep 17, 2019
Madison: Margaret Ellen Irlbeck (nee Austin), age 94, passed away September 17, 2019. She was born in Montana June 1, 1925, to Harriet Murphy Austin and Marion Austin. The family moved to Wisconsin when she was 18 months old. Margaret finished high school in 1943 and later graduated from Juneau County Normal. She worked for the Badger Ammunition...
Margaret Kingsley
Sep 16, 2019
Margaret "Marge" Harriet Kingsley age 82, passed away on Monday September 16th, 2019 at the UW Hospital. Marge was born on May 4, 1937 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York where she was raised. Marge worked 27 years for the telephone company, first at New York Bell, then at Wisconsin Bell once she moved to Madison, WI where...
William Bill"
Sep 16, 2019
MADISON - William Bert Bridge "Bill", age 89, passed away on September 16, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. He was born in Madison, WI on May 17, 1930 to Ross William Bridge and Lillian Hilda (Hess) Bridge. Mr. Bridge began his education in the Madison School System where he was on the Madison West State Championship Golf Team. When...
Guy Martin
Sep 16, 2019
Madison - Guy V. Martin, age 84, passed away at his home in Madison on September 16, 2019. He was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on January 26, 1935, to Edward and Helen (Blanchard) Martin. The family later moved to Shorewood, Wisconsin where Guy excelled in sports and his classes. It was at Shorewood High School that he met...
Dennis Tuohy
Sep 15, 2019
MADISON- Dennis Michael Tuohy, age 75 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on September 15th, 2019 in Madison. He was born on October 8th, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of William Brian Tuohy and Marie (Mill) Moran, stepson of Joseph Moran. He graduated from Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
Donna Chandler
Sep 15, 2019
Madison--Donna Mae Chandler, age 89, passed away on Sun., September 15, 2019. She was born December 2, 1929 in Coleta, Ill., the daughter of Martin and Ruth (Heide) Frankfother. She married Arnold M. Chandler on June 8, 1952. They have 2 children, Mark (Stacey) Chandler of Madison, and Nancy (Scott) Bentley of Pewaukee; and four grandchildren who she...
Sandra Meyr
Sep 14, 2019
Sandy passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, September 14th, 2019. In hospice care for weeks prior to her death, Sandy passed quietly and peacefully in her sleep. Sandy was devoted to family and friends, and will be remembered for her indomitable spirit and determination to live life on her own terms. Sandy is survived by...
Mary Podell
Sep 14, 2019
MADISON/MIDDLETON - Mary Neuhauser Podell, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was a vibrant, energetic woman with a zest for life with multifaceted interests and very dear friends. She was an advocate for peace, equality, justice and the environment. Mary was born on November 5, 1924 in Madison, the only child of Joseph...
Karen Olsen
Sep 14, 2019
STOUGHTON - Karen Lilian Chase Olsen passed away on Sat, Sept.14, 2019 at St Mary's hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on Dec. 31, 1941 in Elkhorn, WI to Charles and Catherine Chase. She was a graduate of Badger High School in Lake Geneva, class of 1959. Karen married the love of her life Gerald...
Neal Starkweather
Sep 13, 2019
Neal W. "Starky" Starkweather, age 85, passed away on 'Positive Thinking Day,' Friday, September 13, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, to the late Harold and Louella (Davis) Starkweather. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Gladys "Boots" (Hermann). He was a topographer in the Korean War....
Eric Jensen
Sep 13, 2019
Madison - Eric Bjorn Jensen died September 13, 2019, after a year-long battle with liver cancer. He was cared for by his loving family until the end. He is survived by his four children, Joe, Jake, Jane and Jimmy, his wife Jodi, his parents, Norm and Nancy Jensen, his brother Jeff (Sara), and many loving nephews, cousins and...
Neva Williams
Sep 12, 2019
Neva Williams, died on September 12, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born on April 14, 1931 to Joseph and Ada (Wickham) Ward along with a twin sister in Elk Grove Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. She graduated from Strawberry Elementary School. After 8th grade, she moved with her parents to Platteville, where she graduated from high...
Orlaine Pichette
Sep 11, 2019
WAUNAKEE - Orlaine Ruth "Cookie" Pichette, age 88, passed peacefully on September 11, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on October 21, 1930, in Oconto Falls, WI, the daughter of Wilbur and Esther (Anderson) Paulson, and grew up in Gillett, WI. Cookie met her husband, Joseph "Joe" Pichette, in Green Bay, where both were...
James Stoltman
Sep 11, 2019
Madison - Our dad James B. "Jim" Stoltman, age 84, passed on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Madison surrounded by family and close friends. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 6, 1935, to Bernard and Sophia (Kalitowski) Stoltman. He is survived by his loving wife, Sallie Stoltman; daughter Wendy (Mike Platt) and two sons Jeff (Sara)...
John Robertson
Sep 10, 2019
Waunakee / Sun Prairie, WI - John C. "Jack" Robertson, age 86, passed away on September 10th, 2019 at Meriter Hospital, following a brief illness. Jack was born on May 3rd, 1933 in Wausau, WI to Dorothy (Slattery) and Harold Robertson. The family moved to Sun Prairie where Jack excelled in High School sports. He quarterbacked the football...
Barteld Siebring
Sep 10, 2019
Barteld Richard Siebring was born September 24, 1924, to Katie (Snuttjer) and Richard Siebring in George, Iowa, the youngest of five surviving children: Owen (Betty), Margaret (Albert), Matilda (George) and Irene. Richard grew up in rural Brewster, Minnesota and graduated valedictorian from the high school there. Being sick in bed the day of graduation, he gave his speech...
Harland Samson
Sep 10, 2019
MADISON- Professor Harland 'Sam' Samson, age 90 of Madison, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2019 at home. Harland was a former Dean and Emeritus Professor at the University of Wisconsin. Harland served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949. He married Faye Finley on June 21st, 1952 and together, the couple raised four sons; Craig, Scott,...
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