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.
Sheryl Shaft
Mar 20, 2019
Sun Prairie Sheryl "Sherry" Ann Shaft, age 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She was born on August 25, 1951, in Little Falls, Minnesota, daughter to Leo and Lucille (LeBlanc) Bolster. Sherry grew up on Pierz Fish Lake on what is known today as Bolster Point. Pierz Lake is where she...
Robert Burke
Mar 19, 2019
Robert Raymond Burke, age 85, died peacefully on March 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 1, 1933, to Raymond and Magdalen (Denessen) Burke. After earning his mechanical engineering degree from Marquette University, Bob served in the Army at Fort Eustis, Virginia, where he put his engineering skills and...
Lisa Halverson
Mar 19, 2019
Stoughton- Lisa A. Halverson, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Stoughton on December 12, 1964, the daughter of Atwell Jr. and Joanne Volla. Lisa graduated from Cambridge High School, where she was active in Track and Volleyball, on Home Coming Court,...
Elaine Dullum
Mar 18, 2019
STOUGHTON--Elaine Marie Dullum, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019, at University Hospital, after a week-long battle with sepsis. She struggled for many years with Crohn's and other health challenges. Elaine was born in Reedsburg on April 9, 1937, daughter of the late Henry and Louise Roever, and grew up on their farm near North Freedom....
Phyllis Miller
Mar 18, 2019
FALL RIVER/SUN PRAIRIE-Phyllis Jean Miller, age 88, of Sun Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Sylvan Crossing in Fitchburg, WI. Phyllis was born on September 20, 1930 in Fountain Prairie, WI to Carl Otto Miller and Elsie Agnes Miller. She graduated from Fall River High School and retired from the Fall River Foundry...
Philip Roberts
Mar 17, 2019
MADISON-Philip P. Roberts passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Agrace Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born and raised in Madison, the son of Frank and Marjorie (Cory) Roberts. Phil had a fun childhood riding his bicycle through the Greenbush area with his brothers and friends on their way to swim at Brittingham Park....
Dr. Barosko Jr.
Mar 17, 2019
Dr. Samuel Barosko, Junior, 88, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away on March 17, 2019. Loving husband, son, father, and grandfather, he was proceeded in death by the love of his life, his "dolly" Adeline. Son of immigrants Sam and Elizabeth (Krocian) Barosko he was born into a close-knit Czechoslovakian community in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 6, 1930 where...
Bobby Burbridge
Mar 14, 2019
Bobby Joe Burbridge, age 81, of Madison passed away on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 at Capitol Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on June 5th, 1937 to Walter and Mary Burbridge in Louisville, KY. Bobby Joe came to Madison in the early 1960's where he was a big participant in the protest movement against the Vietnam War....
Sam Ramos
Mar 14, 2019
Ramos (DeSelle), Soterieos Diamond "Sam" Madison: Soterieos "Sam" Diamond Ramos (DeSelle) passed on March 14, 2019. Sam, always the character, will be dearly missed by his friends and family including children; Mark (Sandy) DeSelle, Karen (Tom) Retelle, Mike Ramos, Glenn Ramos, Jim Ramos, Tim DeSelle, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...
Charles Sanna
Mar 13, 2019
Madison, WI - Charles A. Sanna, age 101, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019, surrounded by family at Agrace. Charles Sanna developed Swiss Miss, the first instant hot cocoa mix on the market. During WWII, he served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. And at the age of 89, he wrote and published a children's...
Michael Parks
Mar 13, 2019
Madison - Michael E. Parks, age 66, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 14, 2019, in the home of and under the dedicated vigilance of his best and lifelong friend Roger Williams together with Roger's fiancé Amy Aues. Known by everyone as Yogi, he was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on April 4, 1952,...
Thomas Reichenberger
Mar 13, 2019
MADISON-Thomas "Tom" G. Reichenberger, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Milwaukee to Max and Frances (Reiter) Reichenberger. He was a graduate of Rufus King High School, and after high school, we went on to serve our country in the United States Army Reserves . Tom went on...
Gerald Schultz
Mar 12, 2019
MADISON - Gerald (Gary) A. Schultz, age 79, passed away on March 12, 2019 at UW Hospital Madison, WI. He was born on March 2, 1940 in Colfax, WI to Walter and Cora Rosella (Olson) Schultz. Gary enlisted in the United States Navy right after High School where he got his electrical engineer degree. He was then honorably...
James Williams
Mar 12, 2019
Williams, James O. Middleton: James Oliver Williams quietly passed away on March 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Marilyn (Poetzl) Williams and survived by daughters Clare and Dana Williams, brothers Clifford (Colleen) Williams, Glen (Lynne) Williams, sister Gail (Robert) Schmiedlin, along with many other family and friends....
Steven Coons
Mar 11, 2019
Coons, Steven R. Middleton: Steven R. Coons, age 63, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1955 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Richard and Barbara (Hirt) Coons. Steven was united in marriage to Marjorie Joosse September 12, 1992. Steve received an undergraduate degree from DePauw University where...
Mai Vang
Mar 11, 2019
Mai Yia Vang, age 45 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 after a long struggle with breast cancer. She spent her last day with lots of love from family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Cher Thai, and her seven children, Pa Tshia, Sia, Kristina, Randy, Alan, Nicholas and Landon Vang....
Shannon Brudos
Mar 10, 2019
Brudos, Shannon M. Lone Rock: Shannon Marie Brudos, age 25, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 at home. She was born July 8, 1993, the daughter of Mark Bryan Brudos and Kathryn Anne (Nemec) Brudos. Shannon graduated from River Valley H.S. in Spring Green. She joined the Roller Drome Artistic Roller Skate Club of Madison in 1998-99, and...
Terrence Millar
Mar 9, 2019
Terrence Staples Millar died at age 70, on March 9, 2019. For more than 16 months after being diagnosed with 4th stage pancreatic cancer, he lived a joyful and vigorous life. During his 18th month post-diagnosis, he died in the arms of his wife, Susan Millar; daughter, Jessica Millar; son, Matthew Millar; and dear friend, Zachary Schiffman. Terry...
William Swadley Sr.
Mar 8, 2019
Dane/Springfield Township - William "Bill" E. Swadley Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1929 to Norman and Bernice (Callaway) Swadley in Sauk City. Bill graduated from Central High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years. While...
Gladys Bookhout
Mar 8, 2019
Gladys M. Bookhout, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born July 31, 1935, in Raddison, Wisconsin, daughter to Joseph and Bernice (Halverson) Balczewski. She was united in marriage to Robert Bookhout on September 19, 1953, at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Deforest. They were married sixty- five years and...
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