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.
Ruby Bennett
Apr 18, 2019
MADISON-Ruby V. Hale Bennett, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1937 in Wonewoc, WI to Orlin and Lydia (Klopp) Osmundsen. Ruby enjoyed games, especially Bingo or a good game of cards! She would never turn down a time to head to the casino. She excelled at needlepoint and coloring....
Sally Dowd
Apr 18, 2019
Madison - Sally Ann Dowd, died peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1931, in Bloomington, Illinois. Sally was the only child of Dale and Lucille (Simpkins) Hause. She met the love of her life, Daniel, while both were working at the Wisconsin Crime Laboratory in Madison. They...
Isadore Fine
Apr 18, 2019
Madison - Isadore V. Fine, age 100, passed away on 18 April 2019. Professor Fine was born in 1918 in Columbia, Missouri. He grew up in Rhode Island and joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin, Graduate School of Business in 1947. He received a BS from the University of Rhode Island and a PhD from Columbia...
David Davenport
Apr 17, 2019
MADISON- David Curtis Davenport, one of Madison's most talented bassists, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare at the age of 67. He was born to Mary Young on January 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. David was an accomplished Madison Musician for more than 5 decades, playing with many musicians and bands in...
Janet Georgi
Apr 17, 2019
Mercer, WI-- Jan died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born at home on April 19, 1933 in Mercer the daughter of Darrell and Vera Brandt. She was a proud graduate of Mercer High School, a founder and charter member of the Mercer Lioness Club, and a volunteer at...
Marvin Levy
Apr 16, 2019
STOUGHTON - Marvin A. Levy age 101, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Home in Stoughton on Tue April 16, 2019. He was born Jan 31, 1918 to Joseph and Elsie Levy in the Town of Henrietta in Richland County. He married Josephine Kolash on Nov 8, 1941 in Hillsboro and together they raised their two children while farming...
Grace Schappe
Apr 16, 2019
MADISON- Grace M. Schappe, 85, of Madison, passed away April 16, 2019 at home, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1933 in Madison, the third of four children of John and Lois (Hankerson) Sheehan. She graduated from Madison Central High School in 1951. Her childhood was filled with family activities, and trips to the Wisconsin River...
Ellen Broeckert
Apr 16, 2019
Middleton - Ellen Marie Broeckert, 66, of Middleton, passed away on April 16, 2019, at Agrace Hospice. She was born on December 16, 1952, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to Dale and Mary Ellen (MacDonald) Schumaker. She attended UW-Madison and graduated from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Ellen spent over 31 years holding careers in health insurance, banking,...
Patrick Luby
Apr 16, 2019
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Luby, 88, died April 16, 2019 of complications from Alzheimer's Disease at Oakwood Village West in Madison, Wisconsin. His humble beginnings instilled a work ethic that enabled him to provide for his family in ways he could not have imagined having grown up in Ohio hill country during the Great Depression. An accomplished agricultural economist,...
Lucille Sperloen
Apr 16, 2019
STOUGHTON - Lucille E. Sperloen, age 94, passed away at Agrace in Fitchburg on Tue April 16, 2019. She was born Sept 19, 1924 in Burke, to the late Charles and Edith (Amacher) Kroetz. She married Oscar Louis Sperloen on Sept 9, 1958 and began their life together dairy farming and tobacco farming in Dane County. They enjoyed...
Jean Holmes
Apr 15, 2019
Madison Jean Lynn Holmes, age 69, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, in Madison. She was born on February 10, 1950, in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, daughter to Albert and Bethyl Holmes. Jean loved being retired from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. She spent many years living in the Chicago area, but had spent the last few years living...
Joan Hallingstad
Apr 15, 2019
Madison - Joan Hallingstad, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended Madison West High School and earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from UW-Madison. Joan was an outstanding teacher and taught Family and Consumer Education at Van Hise Middle School...
Evelyn Guthrie
Apr 14, 2019
Cress Funeral Home is assisting the family. Private services are being planned by the family. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 206 W Prospect St. Stoughton 608-873-9244
John Hartog
Apr 14, 2019
Madison: Dr. John G. Den Hartog, age 89, went to be with his Savior on Palm Sunday April 14, 2019 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. He was born October 26, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Den Hartog in Hospers, IA. He went to Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, the university of Iowa in Iowa...
Nathan Brand
Apr 14, 2019
Madison - On April 14, 2019, Nathan F. Brand passed away quietly, surrounded by the love of his family after bravely battling cancer for nine months. He asked us to thank the many family members and friends whose messages and visits were so important to him as he dealt with his illness. Nate especially wanted to thank his...
Fredric Grutzner
Apr 13, 2019
Fredric (Fritz) E. Grutzner Madison -- Fritz Grutzner, 83, died on April 13, 2019. He leaves Janice, his wife of 61 years, and five children: Heidi (Don), Fritz (Kris), Eric (Barb), Lisbeth and Jon (Julie). He was a source support and great fun to his grandchildren: Molly (Dan), Thomas, Elisa, Michael, Eva (Bradley), Sophie, Anna, Erich, Mackenzie, Tyler,...
John Richert
Apr 13, 2019
John Henry Richert died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, at age 78, of apparent heart failure. John was born in Berwyn, Illinois on March 12, 1941, but grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, where he graduated from West High School in 1959. He went on to earn a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of...
Sandra Thompson
Apr 13, 2019
Sandra J. Thompson, 77, of Waunakee, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, the second of six children of Edward and Miriam (Happe) Miller. Her childhood was filled with school, family activities, church, music, Girl Scouts, family camping, visits to Long Lake cottages with cousins, and time...
Jennie Lien
Apr 13, 2019
STOUGHTON - Jennie P. Lien, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sat April 13, 2019 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1932 in the Town of Jefferson in Monroe County, to the late Lewis and Edith (Short) Hart. She married Gunnar Lien on September 4, 1951. Jennie worked for Skaalen...
Richard Meister
Apr 13, 2019
Richard W. Meister passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on April 13, 2019. He was born April 11, 1926 in Black Earth, WI, son of Albert and Grace Lockwood Meister. He attended McPherson elementary one room school grades 1-8, and graduated from Verona High School, 1944. Following high school graduation, he worked on the family farm until enlisting in...
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