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.
Joseph Brusca
May 24, 2019
Joseph Brusca passed away May 24, 2019. Joe was born on May 12, 1925, to Laura and Joseph Brusca in Madison, Wisconsin. Joe was raised by his mother, grandmother, uncles and the Italian neighborhood known as the Greenbush. Life was harsh growing up without a father during the depression but he always had a roof over his head,...
George Hinger
May 24, 2019
George Hinger, beloved husband, friend, and spiritual mentor to many left this life on May 24, 2019, and continues his journey into Sacred Mystery. George was born to Leo and Agatha (Deinhammer) Hinger on December 18, 1927, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He attended St John High School and St John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. He later received a...
Shirley Lauretic
May 24, 2019
Shirley Ellen Lauretic (nee Cole), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal life May 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born March 25, 1933 to Harry and Mary Cole. Shirley spent her early years in Alpena, MI before joining the US Navy in 1952. That same year she would meet and marry her husband...
Charles Virnig
May 23, 2019
Madison - Charles A. "Chuck" Virnig, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2019, at his home in Madison. He was born on April 23, 1948, in Madison, to Adrian and Mary (Kaltenberg) Virnig. Chuck Virnig was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was active Navy for four years and spent time in Vietnam. In 2017,...
Richard Berge
May 23, 2019
Deerfield - Richard "Dick" Berge, age 79, passed away after a massive heart attack on Thursday May 23, 2019. He was born December 5, 1939 in Stoughton to the late Russell and Ann (Hagen) Berge. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1957, where he then served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 3 years, and afterwards went...
Christina Perrigoue
May 23, 2019
Stoughton- Christina Fay Perrigoue was born January 10, 1979, in San Francisco, California and died on May 23, 2019, in Denver Colorado. Christina graduated from Stoughton High School in 1997. She will be remembered for being intelligent, hilariously funny, an avid reader and a creative cook. Christina was musically gifted and could play a multitude of instruments. She...
Lois Bradbury
May 22, 2019
Lois Valentine Bradbury, 88, passed away on May 22nd, 2019 at her home in Capitol Lakes in Madison. Lois was born Dec 6th, 1930 in Alma, Michigan to Ralph Stork and Dorothy Stork (nee Laux). The family settled in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she joined the first class of the Integrated Liberal Studies program. She...
Susan Schymanski
May 22, 2019
SUSAN JEAN SCHYMANSKI September 16, 1954 - May 22, 2019 Life Legacy Susan Jean Schymanski, 64, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1954 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Schymanski. Susan is survived by her loving family, including her husband...
Aniket Mittal
May 22, 2019
Fitchburg: Aniket Mittal, age 29, passed away May 22, 2019. A Traditional Hindu Prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705. Please share a memory. Cress Center 6021 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 (608) 238-8406
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Robert Hess
May 21, 2019
Robert Julius "R.J." Hess, 72, of Madison, WI, passed away in his home on May 21, 2019. R.J. was born to parents Sara and Jacob Julius "Jay" Hess, on August 29, 1946, in El Dorado, KS. After High School, R.J. graduated from Butler County Community College and headed to St. Louis to begin his distinguished electrical engineering career...
Mary Dushack
May 20, 2019
COTTAGE GROVE-Mary Margaret Williams Dushack died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Oak Park Nursing Home from complications of multiple medical issues. She was born on January 16, 1945, the daughter of James and Delia, (Lynch) Williams. Mary graduated from Madison East in 1963. She worked for the State of Wisconsin until she was united in marriage to...
Bhakti Bataju
May 16, 2019
Bhakti Lal Bataju, age 90, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his son's home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on January 18, 1929 in Pokhara, Nepal, the son of Gokul Lal Bataju and Nani Beti. He married Tak Kumari, who unfortunately passed away over three decades ago. Bhakti grew up taking...
Susan Miller
May 16, 2019
Miller, Susan N. Waunakee- Susan Nielsen Miller, age 57, passed away on May 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on August 26, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Diane Nielsen. She married Mark Miller on September 2, 1999 in Ashland, Wisconsin. Sue earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from...
Pastor Adams
May 16, 2019
Pastor Robert H. Adams, Jr died peacefully on May 16, 2019 with family at his side. He was 94 years old. Visitation at 1:30 pm and Memorial Service at 2:00 pm will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at Bethany United Methodist Church. (3910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI). He will be buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in...
Larry Quam
May 15, 2019
Stoughton- Larry Quam died in the early morning on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend. Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Teri (Dan) Kalagian and Eric Quam; grandchildren, Tyler, Amber Kalagian and Lauren Quam; brother, Mike (Tonya Waldren); nephew, Christopher; uncle, Richard; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Dennis) Heimann and Dawn Olson;...
Nicki Regge
May 15, 2019
Nicki Regge passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice in the early morning hours of May 15th, 2019, following an extended illness. Nicki was born on February 3, 1948 to Betty Jane (Volbrecht) and Elmer Paquette. A 1966 graduate of Cambridge High School, Nicki went on to graduate from Madison Beauty School becoming a talented and creative hairstylist who...
Edith Laufenberg
May 15, 2019
Waunakee: Edith "Edie" Laufenberg, age 71, passed away on Wed. May 15, 2019 following a short illness. She was born on Oct 23, 1947 to Raymond and Anne (Endres) Laufenberg. Edie was employed at WPS as a Claims Manager for 35 years until her retirement in 2002. She was always known for having fun where ever she went....
Marcia Kellum
May 14, 2019
Madison - Marcia A. Kellum, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at Agrace Hospice Care, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1943 to Thaddeus (Ted) and Irene (Adamski) Poremski in Chicago. Marcia is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael; her daughters, Rebecca, Heidi (spouse Catherine), Christina (partner Ryan); her sons...
Sally Sanders
May 14, 2019
Sally A. Duncan Sanders, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter to Lawrence and Melba (Freeman) Williams. Sally was united in marriage to Jerome Sanders on June 15, 2016, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sally worked for Chirken Real Estate as an apartment manager for...
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