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.
Amy Reisdorf
Aug 22, 2019
Waunakee Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Amy was an extremely intelligent and driven person who was successful at everything she pursued. A graduate of Ripon College and...
James Evans
Aug 21, 2019
James W. Evans, Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on August 21, 2019, at the age of 72 in Madison, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. James was born in Ithaca, New York, on May 13, 1947, to James B. and Evelyn C. Evans. The family moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois, when he was very young. James attended elementary school...
Robert Wilhelmi
Aug 21, 2019
Robert ("Bob") Wilhelmi, 86, passed away on August 21, 2019 at his home in Sun Prairie. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years Yvonne Paulson Wilhelmi and his children Susan (Pat) King and John (Roberta) Wilhelmi. He was a loving grandfather to Curtis Wilhelmi, Austin (fiancée Sadie Heilman) King, Lane King, and Meghan Wilhelmi. He...
Kelsey Dolphin
Aug 19, 2019
Kelsey Joanne Dolphin, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Kelsey was born on September 6, 1989, in Madison, Wisconsin. She grew up in Sun Prairie and graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 2008. Kelsey was a free spirit and shining light in our family. She cared deeply about everyone and she greeted you with...
Sharon Midthun
Aug 18, 2019
Sharon Lynn (Henning) Midthun, age 65, died peacefully at UW-Madison hospital on Sunday, August 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1954 in Columbus, WI. The daughter of Robert and Florence Henning. She married Roger Midthun on March 15, 1975. Roger and Sharon made their home in Stoughton for the past 44 years....
Ellen Martin
Aug 18, 2019
Ellen Martin, 81, died peacefully at her home in Verona, Wis. on August 18, 2019. She was born on January 4, 1938 in Plymouth, WI to Arno and Eva (Flath) Winter. She grew up on a small farm surrounded by an apple orchard outside of Glenbeulah, Wis. A graduate of Plymouth High School, she built on her strong...
Kaye Lokowich
Aug 18, 2019
Lokowich, Kaye Marie Zebulon NC: Kaye Marie Lokowich, age 60, passed away August 18, 2019 in North Carolina. She was born December 30, 1958. Kaye is survived by her sons; Cale (fiancé Alisa) Villano, Logan Swanson, Quinn Swanson, her mother Andrea Lokowich, brothers; Mark (Mary) Lokowich, Mike (Sharon) Lokowich, sister Ann Miller (Dave Winegar) Miller, brother Paul (DeAnne...
Gretchen Ferguson
Aug 18, 2019
Madison- Gretchen D. Ferguson, age 55 passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born on March 13, 1964, in Madison, the daughter of David and Caroline (Coughlin) Zimmerman. Gretchen was united in marriage to Mitchell Ferguson on February 5, 2003, on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas. She loved to take trips to Vegas and Bloxxie...
Michael Campbell
Aug 18, 2019
Michael Denis Campbell of Madison, born June 19th, 1952 passed away Sunday August 18, 2019 after the "best day of his life." Mike was surrounded by all of his loving family and friends the night before he passed as they gathered to celebrate the wedding of his son Jason to his new daughter in law, Megan (Brennan) Campbell....
Phyllis Bengry
Aug 17, 2019
Phyllis M. Bengry, age 96, passed away on August 17, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Marguerite (Bartig) Merrill and Sherman Merrill. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1941 where she was a class officer and president of the Girls League. She married Russell O. Bengry on February...
Paul Scheffel
Aug 17, 2019
Paul R. Scheffel, age 81, died on August 17, 2019, at Brookdale Stonefield Middleton Memory Care, an assisted living community in Middleton, Wisconsin, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Paul was born on July 22, 1938 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the son of Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Scheffel. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated...
James Speaker
Aug 16, 2019
MADISON- James "Jim" R. Speaker, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jim worked for many years at Leath Furniture, American TV, and most recently, at Main Appliance. Jim is survived by Jamie Speaker; father Robert "Bob"; brother Tom (Faith) Speaker; stepchildren Brian Widmyer and Brad Fritter; 5 grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, other...
Adeline Dankert
Aug 16, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE--Adeline "Sadie" M. Dankert, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019. Sadie is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reuben; parents Fred and Minnie Hammermeister; and siblings LaVina Wallman, Marie Balsley, and Larry Hammermeister. Visitation will be from...
Ruth Calden
Aug 15, 2019
Ruth Calden, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019. Ruth was born on February 23, 1927 to Hilda and Neil DeBruyn in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a young girl, she spent several glorious summers living in a tent on the shores of Lake Michigan with her Aunt Anna. This experience, along with the writings of Henry...
Patrick Mcdermott
Aug 14, 2019
MCFARLAND - Patrick "Paddy" McDermott, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at his residence. Patrick was born on November 24, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois and had been an area resident for the past 18 years. Patrick attended Northeastern Illinois University and was a paint contractor by trade, formerly with Thrift Painting for over 24...
Gordon Soloway
Aug 14, 2019
MADISON- Gordon Soloway, 67, passed away on August 14th, 2019 while walking through a nearby park. He is survived by his sister Leslie Haggerty of the Albany, NY area and his brother Rick in Baltimore, MD. Gordy was born in Passaic, NJ but grew up in the Rochester, NY area. He attended George Washington and Cornell Universities, and...
Donald Hellenbrand
Aug 14, 2019
WAUNAKEE-Donald A. Hellenbrand, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Agrace in Fitchburg. He was born in Waunakee on August 24, 1926, to John & Gertrude (Frederick) Hellenbrand. He married Evelyn C. (Statz) Hellenbrand at St. Martins Catholic Church on May 23, 1950. They lived and raised 4 sons and farmed together in the Martinsville...
William Brodd
Aug 14, 2019
William "Bill" L. Brodd, age 88, of Madison passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare with his loving daughter, Trish and son-in-law Mark by his side. He was born on July 4th, 1931, an Independence Baby, in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Harry and Hedwig Brodd (Wahnschaffe). Bill was raised in Black Duck, MN and...
Ann Sie
Aug 14, 2019
Private Services will be held. Cress Funeral Home 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Judith Bjugstad
Aug 13, 2019
STOUGHTON - Judith Anne Bjugstad, passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born September 14, 1943 in Madison, WI. To the late Ervin and Erma Lichte. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1961 and went on to Beauty School. She met her future husband, August, while attending a dance...
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