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.
Joann Ashley
Apr 6, 2019
JoAnn (Rosenberg) Ashley, a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and sister, died peacefully at Attic Angels in Middleton on April 6, 2019. She was 95. JoAnn was born in Kennett, Missouri on March 22, 1924, the eldest of three daughters of Florence and Lee Rosenberg, a cotton merchant and dry goods store owner. She grew up in Manila in...
Benjamin Hirschfeld
Apr 6, 2019
MADISON- Benjamin "Benny" Ivan Hirschfeld, age 85, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on April 6, 2019. He was born in Ludington Michigan, the only child of Ella and Harry C. Hirschfeld. He married Sharon Mae Rossman on December 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, and they lived in Madison together...
Eleanor Kramer
Apr 6, 2019
Madison - Eleanor Dorothy Kramer, 82, of Madison, Wisconsin died on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Verona, Wisconsin. "Ele" Kramer's smile lit up her eyes and brightened her whole face. Her creativity was legendary in her first and second grade classrooms, and in Sunday school. Most of all, her faith in God was strong and sustained her throughout...
Joan Horsfall
Apr 5, 2019
Madison - Joan Horsfall died April 5, 2019 due to causes related to dementia. Joan was born at St. Mary's Hospital on May 8, 1928. She took pride that four of her seven children were also born at St. Mary's. She attended East High School, and graduated from Wisconsin High, as a family move required a change of...
Jared Gustafson
Apr 5, 2019
Middleton - Jared Nathan Gustafson, age 47, passed away on Friday April 5, 2019 in Madison, WI after a courageous battle with metastatic colorectal cancer. Born in Houston, TX, Jared was the fifth of eight children to Carl and Louise Gustafson. He grew up in Scottsdale, AZ, Beaverton, OR, and Clayton, CA and graduated from Clayton Valley High...
John Olson
Apr 4, 2019
Stoughton- John W. Olson, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born in Stoughton on August 29, 1932, the son of Orlando and Hazel Olson. John graduated from Stoughton High School in 1950. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country from 1951 to 1955. John was an active member...
Martha Robbins
Apr 4, 2019
Martha Ann Robbins died on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was the daughter of John and Martha (Collins) Dolohanty. Martha Ann attended Edgewood High School and Edgewood College before beginning her business career at CUNA Mutual Insurance Society as Assistant to the President. She married William C. Robbins on August 29, 1959. When their first child was born,...
John Swee
Apr 4, 2019
MADISON--John Elson Swee, age 71, died peacefully on April 4th, 2019, in Madison, WI. John was born on Oct 13th, 1947, in Missoula, Montana, to John Robert and Helen Francesca Swee (Wiener). He grew up in a military family with two brothers and visited many places in the U.S. and Europe. John could claim that he had visited...
Marilyn Freeman
Apr 4, 2019
Madison - Marilyn (Johnson) Freeman, loving wife and mother of five, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center, Verona, WI, at age 95, following a prolonged decline due to Alzheimer's and advancing age. Though she had a scholarship to the UW-Madison, Marilyn left in 1943 to marry the love of...
Douglas Brower
Apr 3, 2019
Waunakee - Douglas Keith Brower, age 84, closed his eyes and fell asleep to the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master". He was born April 28, 1934, joined our mother in heaven, on April 3, 2019. Doug...
James Thornhill
Apr 2, 2019
James Alfred Thornhill Jr. passed away in his Wife's loving arms on April 2, 2019 at the age of 64, after a 3 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He fought strong, hard, bravely, always stayed positive and never gave up the fight! Jim was born on December 13, 1954 in Newport News, VA to Pauline and Alfred Thornhill....
Barbara Herbsleb
Apr 2, 2019
Madison - Barbara Ann Herbsleb, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on March 28, 1941 to Elias and Viola (Kasteroff) Stroede in Watertown. Barbara grew up in Aztalan, and attended high school there. She was united in marriage to Robert Herbsleb on October 21, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois....
Jack Westman
Apr 2, 2019
Dr. Westman pioneered the community interdisciplinary team approach to families with children and adolescents who have significant mental health and behavioral problems. His Child Advocacy Teams developed in the 1970s expanded to become Coordinated Services Teams in Wisconsin and ultimately Wraparound Teams nationally. Dr. Westman was born on October 28, 1927, the son of Conrad A. and Alice...
Donald Fimreite
Apr 1, 2019
Stoughton- Donald L Fimreite, Age 86, of Monroe and Stoughton passed away peacefully on April 1, 2019 at Stoughton Hospital. Don was born on June 30, 1932 in Mondovi WI to Haley and Josephine (Winsand) Fimreite. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1951. After graduating he worked for General Motors in Janesville, then entered the Air Force...
Mary Femrite
Apr 1, 2019
Stoughton- Mary G. Femrite, age 97, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living. She was born in Stoughton on September 19, 1921, the daughter of Francis and Mabel Long. Mary graduated from Stoughton High School. On November 24, 1943 she married Truman O. Femrite. Together they farmed in the Stoughton area until moving...
Barbara Cress
Mar 31, 2019
Barbara Cress died on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was born in Amery, Wisconsin, January 4, 1933. She grew up in Madison, and graduated from West High. In 1953 she married William Cress at University United Methodist Church in Madison. She was an elementary school teacher in Michigan and Minnesota, and a graduate with Honors, from Lake Superior...
Oscar Keller
Mar 31, 2019
Madison - Oscar C. Keller, age 99, died on March 31st, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Oscar celebrated his 99th birthday with relatives and friends the day before his passing. He was born in Gotham (Richland County), Wisconsin. The son of George H. Keller and Viola (Foard) Keller attended Gotham elementary school and graduated from Lone...
Truman Lowe
Mar 30, 2019
Madison - Truman Lowe (Wakajahųkga) passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, March 30th. With his natural creativity and innate sense of humor, Truman always made the most of life, even after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric cancer last fall. One of the foremost Native artists of his generation, he will also be remembered...
Eleanor Glover
Mar 30, 2019
MADISON - Eleanor Mae Glover (nee Dykema) was born January 13, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Meno and Henrietta Dykema who were first generation immigrants from the Netherlands. Eleanor was the oldest of five children. She graduated from high school with training in business education and fulfilled a career as a secretary throughout her life. She and...
William Pope
Mar 30, 2019
William T. Pope, friendly artist, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at age 94. He was born in Madison on December 15, 1924 to Rudy and Mable Pope, who were Madison natives. Bill married Barbara Lindquist in 1947 and had two children; Gregory and Deborah (David) Fredrickson. He served in the Army after high school. On his return, Bill...
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