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.
Gary Dahmen
Oct 30, 2019
Gary R. "Garbe" Dahmen, passed away at his home on October 30, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on October 24, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Mary Ann Dahmen. Garbe and Jerilyn Meyer Dahmen were married on January 15, 1981 at St. John's Catholic Church, officiated by Father Monte Robinson. Garbe grew up...
Elaine Block
Oct 30, 2019
Elaine M. Block, 80, of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed away on October 30, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living in Monona, WI after living with Parkinson's Disease for 25 years. She was born October 23rd, 1939 in Tomahawk, WI to Vernon and Susie Roenfanz and married Clifford Dale Block on April 30, 1964. Elaine started her career at Kenosha Memorial...
Anthony Rife
Oct 30, 2019
Fitchburg - Anthony L. "Tony" Rife, age 61 passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 1, 1958 in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Neal and Dede (La Chance) Rife. For over twenty-five years, Tony worked for Fiduciary Real Estate Dev. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video...
Beth Suddeth
Oct 30, 2019
Stoughton- Beth Lene Suddeth, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her home. She was born in Madison on May 26, 1957, the daughter of Marvin and Eunice Anderson. Beth graduated from Monona Grove H.S. in 1975. She enjoyed interior decorating, cleaning and organizing, shopping, traveling, and outings to Ho Chunk with her friends. Beth...
Rodolfo Ramos
Oct 28, 2019
MADISON- Rodolfo "Rudy" O. Ramos, 82, of Madison, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Antonio, TX, the son of Augapito and Nieves (Olveda) Ramos. He married Manuela Celestino on Dec. 8, 1977, and they were together for 51 years, raising seven children. Rodolfo was an...
Richard Rust
Oct 28, 2019
Rust, Richard "Dick" Middleton: Dick has answered a call to be a soccer coach in heaven. Richard "Dick" C. Rust, age 80, passed away Oct. 28, 2019. He was born June 30, 1939 in Richland Center the son of Pearl and Oscar Rust. After graduating from Madison East High School in 1957 Dick joined the U.S. Marine Corps....
Leo Kalscheur
Oct 28, 2019
McFarland - Leo Peter Kalscheur 1/25/1942 to 10/28/1919. It is with great sadness we announce Leo's passing. Leo was born in Waunakee, WI and was one of ten children born to Anton H Kalscheur and Theresa M Kalscheur (Ripp). Leo lived most of his life in McFarland on Lake Waubesa with his beloved wife Dinah L. Kalscheur and...
Fred Meurer
Oct 28, 2019
Fred Orville Meurer, age 96, passed away on October 28, 2019 in Verona, Wisconsin. Fred was born on June 1, 1923, in Milwaukee, WI to C. Fred and Clara (Burckhardt) Meurer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Audrey Cauley Meurer. He is survived by their three children: Kathy (Tom) Eimermann of Stillwater, MN;...
Robert Tholo
Oct 28, 2019
Stoughton - Robert N. Tholo, age 68, passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 in his home. He was born July 14, 1951 in Madison to the late Lloyd and Alice (Alexson) Tholo. Robert graduated Madison East High School in 1969 and joined the Air National Guard afterwards. He attended MATC to obtain an associate degree in Business...
David Meier
Oct 28, 2019
Dane- David J. "Dave" Meier, age 86, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born on May 15, 1933, in Waunakee, the son of Hugo and Helen (Hellenbrand) Meier. Dave proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. He returned home and started his long career in masonry work. Following...
Susan Hopwood
Oct 27, 2019
HOPWOOD, SUSAN SUN PRAIRIE- Susan Hopwood, age 66, of Sun Prairie passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, while surrounded by her family. She was born on March 31, 1953, in Madison, the daughter of Joyce Endres and William Wills. Sue loved to spend time with her family especially her children and grandchildren. She loved to go on...
Rose Mccormick
Oct 26, 2019
MADISON- Rose McCormick, born June 6, 1925, to August and Antonina Troia in Madison, Wisconsin, died, October 26, 2019. Rose was married to her beloved and loving husband Roy McCormick on August 17th, 1946 until his death in 2017. They spent their working years as dedicated and loving owners of Paisan's and Porta Bella Restaurants. They lived at...
Sister Endres
Oct 26, 2019
Fond du Lac/Waunakee - Sister Rebecca (Mary) Endres, age 92 of St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on October 26, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital and Care Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 16, 1927 to Aloysius and Monica (Schwab) Endres on the family farm in Waunakee. Sister entered St. Agnes...
Mary Salt
Oct 24, 2019
Sauk City, WI - Mary Lucille Salt, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was born March 15, 1947, in Madison, WI. The daughter of Delbert and Vera (Harrison) Bunnell of Madison, WI. She graduated from East High School in 1965. Mary was a dedicated employee, having worked in various administrative roles throughout her career....
Opal Watson
Oct 24, 2019
Opal A. Watson, age 94, formerly of Pardeeville, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Opal was born on November 11, 1924 in the Township of Eagle, Richland County to Avery B. and Elma M. (Cornwall) Elliott. She married Leland Watson on April 15, 1943. Opal was a strong and faithful Christian, devoted to spreading the message of...
Elwood Ward
Oct 23, 2019
EDGERTON - Elwood Roy Ward, age 83, of rural Edgerton, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. He was born on July 2, 1936, the son of Roy and Gertrude (Greene). He married Marion V. Coffey on August 5, 1953. Elwood was raised in Deerfield and attended Deerfield Public School. He was a member...
William Wambach
Oct 23, 2019
William (Bill) Theodore Wambach, Jr., age 94, died October 22, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, WI. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lorette (LaLonde) Wambach; children, William Wambach (Debra Simon), Julie (James) Hermanson, Ann (Scott) Blackman, Margaret (Gustavo) Gamero, and Martha (John) Fechner; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;...
Anita Grinde
Oct 23, 2019
Waunakee/Arlington -Anita Marie Grinde, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1937, in Portage, WI, the daughter of Edgar and Kristiana "Jennie" (Scharf) Bender of Arlington, WI. She graduated from Poynette High School in 1955 and was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and love of her life,...
Jenah Ulrich
Oct 23, 2019
Jenah (Cousineau) Ulrich, 42, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in Madison, WI, surrounded by family and loved ones, who will always know to look for her in that little space up and to the left. Jenah was born September 2, 1977, in Green Bay, WI to Raymond and Barbara Cousineau. After graduating Green Bay Southwest High...
Arlys Kravik
Oct 23, 2019
Deerfield/Stoughton Arlys R. Kravik age 88 passed away at Agrace Hospice Care on October 23, 2019. She was born April 21, 1931 in Woodstock, Illinois to the late Clifford O and Ovedia (Gjermo) Olson. She married Monte Kravik on March 21, 1959 and together they lived most of their life in Deerfield, WI. Arlys loved her career as...
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