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.
Jack Osteraas
Apr 22, 2019
WAUNAKEE/MADISON - Jack Francis Osteraas, founder of Operation Fresh Start, Madison police officer, Picnic Point park ranger, State of Wisconsin budget analyst, and all around good guy, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 22, 2019 after a weekend of visits from family and friends. At heart, Jack was a small town guy from Willmar, Minnesota...
Charles Fossen
Apr 22, 2019
Stoughton- Charles E. Van Fossen passed away on Monday, April 22 after celebrating Easter with his family. Born January 25, 1934 Charlie was married to the love of his life, Jo Ann Crook Van Fossen for 56 years. She preceded him in death in 2012. Charlie's proudest accomplishment was helping raise a loving family. His daughters Diane Schoenherr...
Alice Smith
Apr 22, 2019
Madison - Alice Marjean Smith died peacefully in her sleep April 22, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born November 12, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, the oldest child of Douglas M. and Alice R. (Goodrich) Dunn. Marjean married Donald Ward Smith on December 22, 1945 and they started their family in Houghton, MI where Don was...
William Roark
Apr 21, 2019
William N. Roark died peacefully on Easter morning April 21, 2019 at Madison Heights Senior Community, where he was in hospice care. Born in Madison on April 12, 1935, he had just passed his 84th birthday. Following several brain injuries, he had suffered a gradual loss of muscle and nerve control. Bill graduated from Madison West High in...
Eileen Heinrichs
Apr 20, 2019
Stoughton- Eileen Meely Heinrichs passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with the love and care of her family. Eileen joins her husband Donovan, daughter Michele, her parents, John and Marguerite Meely, sister, Rosemary Bowen and brothers-in-law David Bowen and Charles Luby--all of whom she missed sorely. Eileen was devoted to her family enjoying as much time...
Daniel Gilmartin
Apr 20, 2019
Montello/Stoughton- Daniel R. Gilmartin, age 43, was unexpectedly taken into Our Savior's Arms in a house fire on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born in West Allis on October 21, 1975. He used his angelic voice to sing karaoke and loved Irish songs. Daniel enjoyed playing video games, watching the Brewers and Packers, and losing in Yahtzee...
Norman Trotter
Apr 20, 2019
WAUNAKEE/POYNETTE-Norman Alan Trotter, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2019. Norman was born on June 26, 1932 on the prairie in Plankington, South Dakota to Frank and Mabel (Jensen) Trotter. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Williams, in Madison on Dec. 1, 1955 who proceeded him in death on...
Patti Chronquist
Apr 18, 2019
Neenah/Marshfield/Fitchburg - Patti Jo (Peeters) Chronquist, age 70, passed away peacefully just before midnight on April 18th, 2019. Patti was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in September 2017. She fought bravely and gracefully until the very end. At the time of her death, she was at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg with her sister, Jayne. Patti is survived...
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...
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