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.
Phoebe Baker
Aug 9, 2019
Stoughton- Stoughton- Phoebe Baker, age 87, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Sun Prairie on August 23, 1931, the daughter of Roy and Sadie Beaver. Phoebe graduated from Columbus High School. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Casino Supper Club in Fall River. Phoebe owned Club 60 in Columbus...
Janet Stebbins
Aug 8, 2019
On April 2, 1933, William and Ann Evans proudly welcomed their first daughter, Janet Faye, into the world. Janet's sister Judy, followed two years later. Janet's mother, the daughter of Danish Immigrants, was secretary to the Wisconsin State Treasurer for many years. Her father was president of the Madison City Council and also a Dane County Commissioner. Janet...
Ethyl Kruckenberg
Aug 7, 2019
Stoughton/Sun Prairie Ethyl M. Kruckenberg, age 87, passed away on August 7, 2019, at Aster Assisted Living in Cottage Grove. She was born on August 19, 1931, in Maquoketa, IA to Roy and Wilma (Hartman) Hainstock. In 1947, the family moved to Madison where Ethyl attended East High School and graduated in 1948. In 1951, Ethyl married Kenneth...
San Diaz
Aug 7, 2019
MIDDLETON--San Juana Diaz, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. San Juana is the daughter of Jose Ibarra and Jesusa Gomez, and the eldest of eight children. The Celebration of the life for San Juana Diaz, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Olbrich Botanical Garden's Evjue Commons, 3330...
David Cookson
Aug 7, 2019
Madison - Dr. David Upjohn Cookson, age 86, of Madison, WI, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 7. He was born in Orange, New Jersey to Rhoda and Leonard Cookson, but spent most of his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a brilliant student, and attended the University of Michigan before entering Harvard Medical School at the age of...
Gabriella Anderson
Aug 6, 2019
An angel wrote into the Book of Life on August 6, 2019. She then whispered as she closed the book, "Too beautiful for Earth." Gabriella Marie Anderson born and passed on August 6, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. This little angel passed into our Lord's arms at the tender age of 30 weeks gestation. She...
Maria Kellor
Aug 6, 2019
Maria "Toni" Kellor, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 6, 2019. She was born to Amado and Araceli Alaniz in McAllen, Texas on April 28, 1937. She married Karl Kellor in 1963 and they enjoyed 56 years together. Her three passions in life were her family, music, and her career as an educator....
Lois Dahl
Aug 5, 2019
STOUGHTON - Lois M. Dahl, age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born on May 14, 1931 in Oconomowoc to the late Robert and Anna (Klassy) Morgan. Lois was raised on a farm in rural Oconomowoc. She married the love of her life Emil Dahl in Oconomowoc on April 28,...
Kim Woelke
Aug 5, 2019
Poynette - Kim Robert Woelke, age 62 passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Heinz and Janice (Bringe) Woelke. On April 25, 1987, Kim was united in marriage to Darci Dee Dunn in downtown Madison at the courthouse. Kim worked for the...
Gertrude Pett
Aug 4, 2019
WAUNAKEE - Gertrude Irma Kienow Pett, age 104, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019. To know Gertrude was to know a sense of pride, a sharp wit, and a passion for teaching. There are so many notable moments in over a century of life. Her joy was in her strong faith, her childhood memories, and of her...
Irene Nelson
Aug 4, 2019
Deerfield- Irene Genevieve Nelson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Skaalen Heights. She was born November 19, 1930. She was one of seven children born to Orvin and Genevieve (Naset) Nottestad. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. Irene married Paul Nelson on September 9, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church. Paul and...
Nancy Hood
Aug 2, 2019
One lifetime was not long enough to fulfill all of Nancy Hood's aspirations. Her accomplishments were many: UW-Madison graduate, newspaper reporter, farm wife and mother, Bible scholar, world traveler. Yet Nancy often said, "I've always wanted to ...," her voice trailing off into an unrequited yearning of some sort. Nancy, 88, died Aug. 2, 2019, at Attic Angel...
Marjorie Bartlett
Aug 2, 2019
Madison - Marjorie Heiner Bartlett, 97, of Madison, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on September 24, 1921, in Oakland, CA to Captain John Nathaniel Hasfrouss Heiner and Marjorie Cooper Heiner. Marge grew up in multiple U.S. cities as the U.S. Coast Guard transferred her engineer father to new locations every couple of years....
Don Stolen
Aug 2, 2019
Don L. Stolen, age 83, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born on December 29, 1935 to Roy and Margaret (Plachetcka) Stolen. He served our county as a United States Marine in Yokosuka, Japan from 1954-57. Don worked for AAA for over 15 years. He then spent another 20 years with the City of Madison...
Ruth Orrick
Aug 1, 2019
Ruth L. Orrick, age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on November 16, 1925 in Janesville, WI to Roy and Mary (Brummond) Millard. Ruth attended Janesville High School and graduated from Whitewater City High School, Class of 1943. After high school, Ruth worked in a factory supporting the war effort in Delevan, WI...
Virginia Ray
Aug 1, 2019
STOUGHTON - Virginia "Jean" Ray, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 1, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Jean was born August 9, 1956 in Madison to Virgil and Gloria Dieter. She married Joe Ray on August 16, 2001 in Nevada. Jean was Ray's companion, wife and most of all his best friend. She is survived by her...
Raymond Maly
Aug 1, 2019
Raymond, G. "Ray" Maly 83 Waunakee/ Westport Died on Thursday Aug 1, 2019 at a Madison Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 14, 1936 in Madison to Godfred and Rosalia (Radermacher) Maly. He married Virginia Ingwell on July 23, 1955 in Blanchardville. Ray served in the military as a Jet Engine Mechanic with the Air...
Rick Sawyer
Jul 31, 2019
McFarland- Rick Sawyer, age 70, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home with his wife at his side, after a long courageous battle with heart disease. He was born in Sabetha, Kansas on September 21, 1948, the son of Richard and Donna Sawyer. Rick graduated from McFarland High School in 1966. On December 17, 1966 he...
Jean Kaizer
Jul 31, 2019
Kaizer, Jean Shirley (Breen) Jean Shirley Breen Kaizer, age 90, of Bismarck, ND and Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on July 31, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1929 in Bismarck, ND to Lyland and Harold Breen. She married Edward Kaizer on April 2, 1951. Jean graduated from Bismarck Senior High School...
Mildred Paustian
Jul 30, 2019
WAUNAKEE/WAUSAU-Mildred (Millie) Paustian, age 87, was born on May 14, 1932 in Wausau, WI to her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Shipman. She was blessed when at the age of three, her mother married William E. Blaschka and he became her forever father. Mille went to join her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2019. She graduated from Wausau East...
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