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.
Beverly Schultz
Aug 12, 2019
Madison, Beverly Schultz, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1927, in Madison, daughter to John W. and Violet (Mavis) Johnson. Beverly was united in marriage to Richard L. Schultz on November 18, 1946, in Madison. They shared 73 years of marriage together. Beverly was a loving wife, mother,...
Ethel Vivier
Aug 12, 2019
Ethel B. Vivier, age 82, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Ethel is survived by her husband Ralph; children Robert, Mary (Nick) Lemke, George, Ralph, Tom (John), Doris Mendoza, and Rose (Dan) Dorst; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 children Albert and Barb; and one grandchild...
Curtis Larson
Aug 11, 2019
Stoughton- Curtis E. Larson, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1923, the son of Bennie and Clara (Alme) Larson. Curt graduated from Stoughton High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in February 1943. Curt served his Basic Training at Camp Robert California and...
Laine Buckmaster
Aug 11, 2019
Shari "Laine" Buckmaster was the second child of Jim and Shirley Buckmaster. Her older sister (Julie Lynne) was born three years before Shari. Her brother (Brian James) was born three years after Shari. As a child she loved the outdoors and living in the country. We had thirteen acres for the kids to roam around on. Cats and...
Nancy Foss
Aug 10, 2019
Foss, Nancy It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy Ann Foss of Fitchburg on August 10th, 2019, at the age of 66. Nancy was born in June of 1953 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Walt and Ruth Conner. She graduated from Memorial High school in 1971. In 1975 she graduated from the University...
Shirley Smith
Aug 10, 2019
Smith, Shirley M. Waunakee / Middleton: Shirley M. Smith (nee Stengelsen), age 94, passed away suddenly Sat. August 10, 2019 at UW Hospital of a very short illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born to Lawrence and Lillian Stengelsen in Duluth, MN on Nov. 10, 1924. Shirley spent her childhood and young...
Richard Noel
Aug 10, 2019
Marshall- Richard "Dick" "The Barber" Noel, age 86, passed away to be rejoined with his wife on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Sienna Crest, Marshall. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Esther (Golden) Noel. Richard married Doris Taylor on June 13, 1959, and they were able to...
Phoebe Baker
Aug 9, 2019
Stoughton- Stoughton- Phoebe Baker, age 87, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Sun Prairie on August 23, 1931, the daughter of Roy and Sadie Beaver. Phoebe graduated from Columbus High School. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Casino Supper Club in Fall River. Phoebe owned Club 60 in Columbus...
Janet Stebbins
Aug 8, 2019
On April 2, 1933, William and Ann Evans proudly welcomed their first daughter, Janet Faye, into the world. Janet's sister Judy, followed two years later. Janet's mother, the daughter of Danish Immigrants, was secretary to the Wisconsin State Treasurer for many years. Her father was president of the Madison City Council and also a Dane County Commissioner. Janet...
Ethyl Kruckenberg
Aug 7, 2019
Stoughton/Sun Prairie Ethyl M. Kruckenberg, age 87, passed away on August 7, 2019, at Aster Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. She was born on August 19, 1931, in Maquoketa, IA to Roy and Wilma (Hartman) Hainstock. In 1947, the family moved to Madison where Ethyl attended East High School and graduated in 1948. In 1951, Ethyl married Kenneth...
San Diaz
Aug 7, 2019
MIDDLETON--San Juana Diaz, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. San Juana is the daughter of Jose Ibarra and Jesusa Gomez, and the eldest of eight children. The Celebration of the life for San Juana Diaz, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Olbrich Botanical Garden's Evjue Commons, 3330...
David Cookson
Aug 7, 2019
Madison - Dr. David Upjohn Cookson, age 86, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 7. He was born in Orange, New Jersey to Rhoda and Leonard Cookson, but spent most of his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a brilliant student, and attended the University of Michigan before entering Harvard Medical School at the age of...
Gabriella Anderson
Aug 6, 2019
An angel wrote into the Book of Life on August 6, 2019. She then whispered as she closed the book, "Too beautiful for Earth." Gabriella Marie Anderson born and passed on August 6, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. This little angel passed into our Lord's arms at the tender age of 30 weeks gestation. She...
Maria Kellor
Aug 6, 2019
Maria "Toni" Kellor, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 6, 2019. She was born to Amado and Araceli Alaniz in McAllen, Texas on April 28, 1937. She married Karl Kellor in 1963 and they enjoyed 56 years together. Her three passions in life were her family, music, and her career as an educator....
Lois Dahl
Aug 5, 2019
STOUGHTON - Lois M. Dahl, age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born on May 14, 1931 in Oconomowoc to the late Robert and Anna (Klassy) Morgan. Lois was raised on a farm in rural Oconomowoc. She married the love of her life Emil Dahl in Oconomowoc on April 28,...
Kim Woelke
Aug 5, 2019
Poynette - Kim Robert Woelke, age 62 passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Heinz and Janice (Bringe) Woelke. On April 25, 1987, Kim was united in marriage to Darci Dee Dunn in downtown Madison at the courthouse. Kim worked for the...
Gertrude Pett
Aug 4, 2019
WAUNAKEE - Gertrude Irma Kienow Pett, age 104, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. To know Gertrude was to know a sense of pride, a sharp wit, and a passion for teaching. There are so many notable moments in over a century of life. Her joy was in her strong faith, her childhood memories, and of her...
Irene Nelson
Aug 4, 2019
Deerfield- Irene Genevieve Nelson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Skaalen Heights. She was born November 19, 1930. She was one of seven children born to Orvin and Genevieve (Naset) Nottestad. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. Irene married Paul Nelson on September 9, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church. Paul and...
Nancy Hood
Aug 2, 2019
One lifetime was not long enough to fulfill all of Nancy Hood's aspirations. Her accomplishments were many: UW-Madison graduate, newspaper reporter, farm wife and mother, Bible scholar, world traveler. Yet Nancy often said, "I've always wanted to ...," her voice trailing off into an unrequited yearning of some sort. Nancy, 88, died Aug. 2, 2019, at Attic Angel...
Marjorie Bartlett
Aug 2, 2019
Madison - Marjorie Heiner Bartlett, 97, of Madison, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on September 24, 1921, in Oakland, CA to Captain John Nathaniel Hasfrouss Heiner and Marjorie Cooper Heiner. Marge grew up in multiple U.S. cities as the U.S. Coast Guard transferred her engineer father to new locations every couple of years....
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